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Friendship Soup Mix
Friendship Soup Mix
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Create heartfelt gifts with this beautifully layered Friendship Soup Mix! Colorful lentils, split peas, barley, rice and seasonings are artfully arranged in a mason jar, creating a stunning visual presentation. The thoughtful gift includes easy cooking instructions—just add water, tomatoes and stewing meat for a hearty, homemade meal. Perfect for holidays, housewarming gifts, or showing appreciation to friends and neighbors who will appreciate this delicious, ready-to-cook meal in a jar.
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Ingredients
SOUP GIFT MIX
1 cup dry split peas (divided use)
1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup barley
1 cup dry lentils (divided use)
1/3 cup dried minced onion

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1/4 cup Italian seasoning mixed with about 1 teaspoon dried parsley
3/4 to 1 cup uncooked long-grain or wild rice (divided use)
TO MAKE THE SOUP
1 pound stewing meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 to 3'/2 quarts water .
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
Directions
To prepare the soup mix:
Using a one-quart canning jar, place 1/2 cup of the split peas in an even layer.
Add the beef bouillon granules, making an even layer.
Top with the barley.
Place 1/2 cup of the lentils on top of the barley in an even layer, followed by all of the minced onion and then the Italian seasoning mix.
Place 1/2 cup of the rice on top.
Add another layer of split peas using the remaining 1/2 cup, and top with a layer of the remaining 1/2 cup lentils.
End with as much rice as needed to fill the jar.
Cover and seal.
Cut a decorative piece of fabric to fit over the lid, and secure with an elastic band.
Tie a ribbon around the band.
Write the soup ingredients and directions on a small piece of paper and attach to the jar, or secure under the fabric.

To prepare the soup:
In a large soup pot, brown the stewing meat and drain.
Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the peas, lentils and barley are tender.
Servings\Yield
Makes about 4 quarts
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cup of finished soup with meat) - Calories: 270; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 630mg; Total Carbohydrates: 36g (Dietary Fiber: 12g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 21g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: beef, soups, stew, split peas, lentils, barley, Italian seasoning, rice
🗂️ Categories: 🥣 Soups & Stews
📚 Collections: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Friendship Soup Mix was added on February 01, 2009 and last updated on April 12, 2025.
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