1 (1 pt.) jar
3/4 C. medium pearl barley, separated
1/2 C. dried lentils
2 T. dried parsley flakes
1/4 C. dried minced onions
1/4 C. instant beef bouillon
2 T. dried celery flakes
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic
Layer soup kit ingredients in jar in order listed, using half of barley first and then
remaining barley at the top. Close jar securely with lid. Attach cooking instructions.
Beef Barley Soup
2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut in 1/2−
to 3/4−inch pieces or 2 lb. lean hamburger
1 T. vegetable oil
Contents of gift jar
10 C. water
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the meat. Pour off drippings.
Add the contents of soup kit jar and water to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce
heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beef is fork tender.
Discard bay leaves. Yields 8 servings.