Patchwork Soup Mix in a Jar recipe

1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup dry lentils
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried sage

In a wide mouth pint jar layer the barley, split peas, rice and lentils.

In a small zip-top bag combine the parsley flakes, minced garlic, pepper, salt, garlic powder, herb seasoning and sage. Place zip-top bag inside jar on top of other ingredients.

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Patchwork Soup

Empty jar into a colander, rinse and pick over beans. Place beans in a large stockpot and cover with 10 cups water. Stir in 1 chopped medium onion, and the seasoning packet. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check after 30 minutes and add additional water if necessary.