Hearty Soup Mix And Stock

Serves:

Ingredients:

Hearty soup mix
1 24-oz can vegetable juice
2 (15-oz) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 c Cabbage, shredded
2 Stalks celery, chopped
2 Sl Carrots
1 1/3 c Hearty soup mix (above)
Hearty soup stock
4 c Dry minced onion
1 1/2 c Brown rice
1 (12-oz) pkg lentils
1 (14-oz) alphabet macaroni
1 (12-oz) pkg pearl barley
Peas
1 (14 oz) pkg dry green split
1 lb Ground beef, cooked (opt)

Method:

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.