Hearty Soup Mix Recipes

HEARTY PASTA SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a half-pint glass container, layer the first 7 ingredients in the order listed; seal tightly. Place the pasta in a 1-pint resealable jar; seal. Yield: 1 batch (3 cups). , To prepare soup: Place water in a Dutch oven; stir in soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add chicken, tomatoes and pasta. Cover and simmer until pasta, peas and lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes longer.

HEARTY SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large airtight container.
• Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
• Label as Hearty Soup Mix.
• Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
• Shake well before using.
• Makes about 12 1/2 cups of mix.
• Hearty Soup Stock: Put 6 cups of water and 1 1/3 cups of mix in a large kettle or Dutch oven.
• Add 1 1/2 T salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Add 2 carrots, sliced, 1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 1/2 cups cabbage, shredded, 2 (15 oz) cans of tomato sauce, 1 (24 oz) can vegetable juice cocktail, and if desired 1 lb lean cooked ground beef or leftover cooked beef.
• Simmer 20 more minutes, until vegetables are cooked.