Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar Recipe

In a 1-1/2-pint or 1 quart jar, layer the first eight ingredients in the order listed. Seal tightly.

Yield: 1 batch. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use

To give as a gift, decorate jar as desired and attach the following directions:

To prepare soup, carefully remove macaroni from top of jar and set aside. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef and drain. Add water, tomatoes and soup mix, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 45 minutes. Add the reserved macaroni and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until macaroni, peas, lentils and barley are tender.

One 1-cup serving contains: 174 calories, 6 g fat, 5 g fiber, 33 mg sodium, 21 mg cholesterol, 19 g carbohydrate, 10 g protein. Exchanges: 1 bread, 1/2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. WW Points: 3