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Farmhouse Soup Mix

Layer this farmhouse soup mix in a jar with barley, split peas, rice and lentils. Add vegetables and water, then simmer about 1 hour for soup.

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Sara Noel
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Farmhouse Soup Mix

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A layered jar of barley, split peas, rice, lentils and pasta with onion and bouillon. Add water and fresh vegetables, then simmer about an hour for a hearty soup.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
CourseSoup
CuisineAmerican
Servings12 servings
Calories179
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp dried minced onion
  • 2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 Tbsp beef bouillon flakes
  • 1/2 cup quick-cook barley
  • 1/2 cup dried split peas
  • 1/2 cup regular uncooked rice (not instant)
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
  • 1 cup flavored spiral macaroni

Equipment

  • airtight jar
  • stockpot
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife

Directions
 

  1. Layer everything in a single jar.

Notes

Add one package of mix to 3 quarts water with 2 chopped celery stalks, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup shredded cabbage and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Cover and simmer on medium-low about 1 hour, until vegetables are tender.
Storage: dry mix about 6 months airtight; soup up to 4 days refrigerated, up to 3 months frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 101g | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7.7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 2008IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 12 servings from the whole mix with 2 chopped celery stalks, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup shredded cabbage, 2 cups diced tomatoes; dried minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, beef bouillon flakes counted as beef bouillon powder, quick-cook barley counted as dry pearled barley, dried split peas counted as dry split peas, regular uncooked rice counted as dry long-grain white rice, uncooked alphabet pasta counted as dry pasta, flavored spiral macaroni counted as dry pasta. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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