Recipe - Hearty Soup Mix And Stock

Hearty soup mix
1 (14 oz) pkg dry green split
Peas
1 (12oz) pkg pearl barley
1 (14oz) alphabet macaroni
1 (12oz) pkg lentils
1 One half cup Brown rice
4 cup Dry minced onion
Hearty soup stock
1 1/3 cup Hearty soup mix (above)
2 Sl Carrots
2 Stalks celery, chopped
1 One half cup Cabbage, shredded
2 (15oz) cans tomato sauce
1 24oz can vegetable juice
1 pound Ground beef, cooked (opt)

HEARTY SOUP MIX: Combine ingredients in a large airtight container. Stir
to evenly distribute ingredients. Label container. Store in a cool, dry
place. Use within 6 months. Shake before using.
Makes about 12 One half cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups
water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 11/3 cups Hearty Soup Mix and
salt.
Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to One half hours.
Add carrots, celery, cabbage, tomato sauce, and vegetable juice cocktail.
Add cooked ground beef or other leftover meat, if desired. Simmer 20 more
minutes, until vegetables are cooked. YIELD: 6 to 8