Hearty Soup Mix And Stock

Ingredients

325 gr pkg dry green split
280 gr pkg pearl barley
170 gr alphabet macaroni
12 pkg lentils
180 gr brown rice
400 gr dry onion
1 3/8 hearty soup mix
2 slices carrots
2 stalks celery
140 gr cabbage
425 ml cans tomato sauce
700 ml vegetable juice
450 gr beef

Instructions

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 60.5 cups of Hearty Soup Mix. HEARTY SOUP STOCK: Put 6 cups water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Add 1- one third cups Hearty Soup Mix and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 1 to half 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.