Beef Barley Soup Mix

1 pint container

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

Layer soup kit ingredients in the pint container in order listed, using half of the barley first and then the remaining barley at the top. Close container securely.

Attach cooking instructions:

BEEF BARLEY SOUP

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

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

YIELD: 8 servings.