Friendship Soup Mix - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried split peas
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules (16 cubes)
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup dry lentils
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup macaroni
1 lb ground beef
3 quarts water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

Preparation

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef, then drain.
Add water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.