Delicious and Easy Layered Patchwork Soup Mix Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried split peas
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup small pasta (such as alphabet or orzo)
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: dried parsley flakes for garnish