Meaty Beef Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
• 1/3 cup dried split green peas
• 1/3 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 1/3 cup dried lentils
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules or 9 bouillon cubes
• 2 teaspoons soul seasoning
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic or 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 1/2 lbs stew meat
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 8 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained

Recipe

• 1 if gifting, layer the rice, then the green peas, then the barley, then the lentils. mix dry seasonings and enclose in a plastic bag at the top of the jar. the recipient will need to add the fresh ingredients when they make it.
• 2 begin by browning the stew meat in the oil. place the brown rice, green peas, barley and lentils in a colander and rinse. transfer to a soup pot. add 6 cups of water and the seasonings. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. stir in tomatoes and 2 cups of water. heat thoroughly and serve. goes very well with homemade bread! enjoy!