Minestrone Soup Gift Mix In A Jar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup red lentil
1/4 cup split peas
1/4 cup barley
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
3 tablespoons onion flakes
1/3 teaspoon thyme
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 cup alphabet pasta, approximately

Preparation

Directions:
In a two-cup jar, layer from bottom in the order given, then seal the jar.
Include these instructions on your gift tag:
In a very large saucepan, combine 8-10 cups of water, a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes and soup mix.
Add 2 chopped carrots, and 2-4 chopped potatoes (optional 2 cups chopped cabbage).
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cover and simmer for one hour or until peas are tender -- .