1/2 c. split green peas
1/2 c. barley
1/2 c. lentils
1/2 c. raw rice
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. onion flakes
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
2 tbsp. beef bouillon
1/4 c. alphabet noodles

Use dried ingredients and seasonings.

Layer peas, barley, lentils, and rice in 1 quart jar. Layer the parsley, onion flakes, salt, lemon pepper and beef bouillon just around the edges. Put the alphabet noodles just around the edges. Fill the remaining part of the jar with twist macaroni.

Give as a gift with instructions to add 3 quarts of water, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 2 slices carrots, 1 cup shredded cabbage, 2 cups of tomatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender. You can add a nice touch by placing a piece of fabric over the cover and securing it with a ribbon or yarn.