Country Soup in a Jar

1/2 C. barley
1/2 C. dried split peas
1/2 C. uncooked rice
1/2 C. dry lentils
2 T. dried minced onion
2 T. dried parsley
2 t. salt
1/2 t. lemon pepper
2 T. beef bouillon granules
1/2 C. uncooked alphabet pasta
1 C. uncooked twist macaroni

In a wide mouth 1 quart jar, layer the barley, peas, rice and lentils. Then layer around the edges the onion, parsley, salt, lemon pepper, bouillon and the alphabet pasta. Fill the rest of the jar with the twist macaroni in a plastic bag.

Seal and attach a gift card. The gift card should read: Add contents of jar to 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 sliced carrots, 1 cup of shredded cabbage (optional) and 2 cups diced tomatoes. Over medium low heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in macaroni during last 15 minutes of cooking.