Country Soup in a Jar

This recipe comes from:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Country-Soup-in-a-Jar/Detail.aspx

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup barely
• 1/2 cup dried split peas
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (or substitute favorite seasoning)
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
• 1 cup uncooked twist macaroni

Add contents of jar to:

• 3 quarts of water (possibly more)
• 2 stalks of chopped celery
• 2 sliced carrots
• 2 cups diced tomatoes

Over medium low heat, cover and simmer about 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.

The seasoning we used in our soup mix (instead of lemon pepper) was from Gordon Food Service for about $7. It was called "Trade East Zesty Country Seasoning" no salt no msg added. The ingredients listed include onion, garlic, red and green peppers, and parsley.