Lentils and Pasta Soup Mix for Ground Beef

"Another dry soup mix to try!"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
4 quarts
Serves:
20
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a 1 1/2 pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed.
  • Seal tightly.
  • To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from the top of the jar and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain.
  • Add the water tomatoes and soup mix.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the reserved macaroni, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the macaroni, peas, lentils, and barley are tender.

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Reviews

  1. I simply loved this recipe. It's hearty and a meal in itself. I packaged all the dry ingredients and gave it as Christmas gifts.
     
  2. I was very dissapointed with this recipe. I tried it for dinner this evening before making it up as gifts for friends. I simmered (and boiled in desperation) for 2 hours and still the soup was very thin and not what I was expecting. Quite a weak flavour too - sorry I wanted to give it more stars - I will try it again in case I made some huge error - in which case I'll update this review!!! This is the first thing I have given a low star rating too - I guess thats what this site is all about - thanks for posting Aroostook - it sounded good!
     
  3. This tastes fantastic and is SO easy! Makes tons--plenty left over for lunches, more meals, etc. We made it this year for gifts and got rave reviews, particularly since there's not a huge list of additions for the recipient. We used pint jars and added the pasta separately on top for greater ease. Fantastic!!
     
  4. This soup is fantastic. I added a bit less water because I like my soup less soupy, but I've already made this 2x and my kids even love it with the lentils and barley in it! A++++++++++
     
  5. Nice gift idea! Very easy with lots of flavor. A hearty soup. I did add a can of chili beans, cause we love them in soup.
     
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