Layered Dried Bean Soup Mix In A Jar 1/2 cup dry split peas 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules 1/4 cup pearl barley 1/2 cup dry lentils 1/4 cup dried minced onion 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice 1/2 cup alphabet macaroni or other small macaroni (can be packaged in small plastic bag) In a 1½ pint jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly. Yield: 1 batch. Attach to jar: Bean Soup Mix To prepare soup: Carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown 1 pound ground beef; drain. Add 3 quarts water, one (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes (un-drained) and soup mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add reserved macaroni; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender. Yield: 16 servings ( 4 quarts)