Hearty Soup

from the kitchen of Carol O.

6 C water
1 1/2 T salt
1 1/3 Soup Mix

Put together in large pan, bring to boil.  Cover and simmer 1/2 hour.

Add:
2 lg carrots (sliced)
1-2 stalks celery (chopped)
2 med. potatoes (cubed)
1 1/2  C cabbage (shredded)
1 24 oz can tomato juice or 2 qt bottle
2 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 lb hamburger (cooked) or any other left over meat

Simmer 20 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Hearty Soup Mix

1  (14 oz) pkg dry green split peas
1 (12 oz) pkg pearl barley
1 (14 oz) pkg alphabet macaroni
1 (12 oz) pkg lentils
1 1/2 C brown rice
4 C dry minced onion

Mix and store in airtight container store in cool dry place.  Use within 6-8 months.