Layered Patchwork Soup Mix

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup barley
• 1/2 cup dried split peas
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried sage

Directions

In a wide mouth pint jar layer the barley, split peas, rice, and lentils.

In a small plastic bag combine the parsley, garlic, pepper, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and sage.

Decorate jar lid and attach seasoning packet with ribbon to jar. Attach a recipe card with the following directions: 1. Empty jar contents into a colander and rinse. 2. Place contents in a large stockpot and cover with 10 cups water. 3. Stir in 1 chopped medium onion, and the seasoning packet. 4. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check after 30 minutes and add additional water if necessary.