Love Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup onion flakes or 1 medium onion, sauted
• 1/4 cup barley
• 1/2 cup rice
• 3/4 cup dry pasta, of your choice (macaroni or alphabets etc.)
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 soak 1/3 cup of split peas and 1/2 cup of lentils overnight.
• 2 in a 5 quart kettle, brown 1 lb. chopped meat and drain.
• 3 add remaining ingredients, plus the split peas and lentils (except the pasta) plus 12 cups of water.
• 4 heat to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• 5 reduce heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
• 6 add pasta and simmer for 15 minutes more.
• 7 note: this recipe freezes well using quart sized jars (don't forget to leave enough room for expansion. when reheating add a little water. this is a very hearty soup.