Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry split peas
• 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1/4 cup dried minced onion
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be put in a plastic sandwich bag to make it easier for the recipient to get out of jar) Additional Ingredients:
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3 qts. water
• 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained