
Friendship Soup Mix is an easy homemade gift that will be appreciated by the recipient. Friends will love this delicious soup that will make an easy meal.

To make friendship soup you will need:
- 1 1/2 pint jar
- 1/2 cup dry split peas
- 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Beefy Onion Flavor Soup and Dip Mix
- 1/4 cup pearl barley
- 1/2 cup dry lentils
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 – 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked (to fill the jar)
- 2 bay leaves
In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the split peas, soup mix, spices, barley, lentils, rice, and bay leaves. Seal tightly. Attach a tag to the jar that says:

DIRECTIONS:
Additional ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or sausage,
1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained),
1 6 ounce can tomato paste, and 3 quarts water.
In a large pot over medium heat, brown beef; drain fat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and soup mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer for about 60 minutes or until the peas, lentils, and barley are tender. Add additional water if needed for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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