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                       HEARTY SOUP MIX AND STOCK

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       Hearty soup mix
  1                    (14 oz) pkg dry green split
                       Peas
  1                    (12-oz) pkg pearl barley
  1                    (14-oz) alphabet macaroni
  1                    (12-oz) pkg lentils
  1 1/2   c            Brown rice
  4       c            Dry minced onion
                       Hearty soup stock
  1 1/3   c            Hearty soup mix (above)
  2                    Sl Carrots
  2                    Stalks celery, chopped
  1 1/2   c            Cabbage, shredded
  2                    (15-oz) cans tomato sauce
  1                    24-oz can vegetable juice
  1       lb           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- 1/2 cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups
 water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1-1/3 cups Hearty Soup Mix and
 salt.
  Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to 1/2 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 Servings.



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