Layered Patchwork Soup Mix

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup barley 
• 1 tablespoon parsley dried
• 1 teaspoon sage dried
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1 teaspoon sea salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning italian
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup peas dried split
• 0.5 cup rice white uncooked

Equipment

• pot
• ziploc bags
• colander

Directions

1. In a wide mouth pint jar layer the barley, split peas, rice, and lentils.
2. In a small plastic bag combine the parsley, garlic, pepper, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and sage.
3. Empty jar contents into a colander and rinse.
4. Place contents in a large stockpot and cover with 10 cups water.
5. Stir in 1 chopped medium onion, and the seasoning packet.
6. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Check after 30 minutes and add additional water if necessary.