Soup Mix

14 ounces dry split peas
12 ounces barley
1 1/2 cups rice
14 ounces ring-type macaroni
12 ounces lentils
4 cups dried onions

Combine ingredients and store in jars.

To make soup, boil 2 quarts water. Add 1 1/3 cups dry Soup Mix. Salt to taste. Add 1 pound ground beef or leftovers, pieces of meat, celery, carrots. Simmer for 1 1/4 hours or pressure cook for 20 minutes.