Dry Mixes in a Jar... Palouse Soup Mix

Dry Mixes... these mixes are not for canning, but may be stored in canning jars.

Palouse Soup Mix

Found on lakeareaunitedway

(Palouse is a variety of lentil... hence the name)

2-1/2 c. green split peas (16-oz. pkg.) 

2-1/2 c. lentils (16 oz. pkg.) 

2-1/2 c. pearl barley (16-oz. pkg.) 

2 c. alphabet macaroni (8 oz. pkg.)--I use brown rice instead 

1 c. dried onion flakes (2 3/8-oz. pkgs.) 

1/2-c. celery flakes (1 3/8-oz. pkg.) 

1/2-c. parsley flakes (1 1/4-oz. pkg.) 

1-1/2 t. thyme 

1-1/2 t. white pepper 

Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar with a tight- fitting lid. Stir before using. Makes 10 c. of mix. 

TO COOK: Combine 1 c. of soup mix with 4 c. of water or seasoned stock in large pan. Add 1 c. of cooked chopped meat, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer gently for 45 to 60 minutes, or until peas are tender. Add 1/2-tsp. salt if desired.