Gifts in a Jar Recipes
Beef Barley Soup Mix

• 3/4 C medium pearl barley; divided
• 1/2 C dried lentils
• 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 C dried minced onions
• 1/4 C instant beef bouillon powder
• 2 tsp. dried celery flakes
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic

Instructions:

1. Layer soup ingredients in a one-pint container in the order listed. Use half of the barley first and then the remaining barley at the top.
2. Close container securely.

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Beef Barley Soup Mix

• 1 jar Beef Barley Soup Mix
• 2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into ½ to 3/4-inch pieces OR 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 T vegetable oil
• 10 cups water

1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven (or large soup pot) over medium heat and brown the meat.
2. Pour off drippings. Add the contents of the soup mix and water; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is fork tender.
4. Discard bay leaves before serving.

YIELD: 8 servings.

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