Friendship Soup Mix

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 pound ground beef
3 quarts water
1 can ( 28 ounces ) diced tomatoes, undrained
In a 1-1/2-pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch.

Instructions to attach to jar:
Friendship Soup Mix:
To prepare soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and
set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain.
Add the water, tomatoes and soup mix; bring to a boil Reduce heat;
cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and
simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and
barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings (4 quarts)