Split Pea Tortellini Soup Mix

• dried cheese-filled egg tortellini↗2⁄3 cup
• dried tomatoe, snipped↗1⁄4 cup
• dried split peas↗1⁄3 cup
• chopped dried carrots1⁄2 cup
• chicken bouillon granule↗1 tablespoon
• dried onion flakes↗1 tablespoon
• dried basil, crushed↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dried thyme, crushed↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper, ground↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Layer ingredients in a clean 1-pint jar.

2. 2

   Suggested order: tortellini, tomatoes, peas, carrots, boullion, onion, basil, thyme, garlic powder, pepper.

3. 3

   For Use: Empty jar ingredients into a 3-Qt saucepan.

4. 4

   Add 5 cups water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

6. 6

   Cover ans immer for about 50 minutes, or until peas are tender.

7. 7

   If desired add 1 cup chopped cooked ham or sausage If you have a hard time finding dried carrots, they are availiable by the"Just Tomatoes, Etc.

8. 8

   "brand (available for order online at www. justtomatoes. com) which are available at a lot of stores and health food markets now adays (I've even seen them at pet stores), but if that's too much of a pain, I would just add"add chopped carrots" to the directions.

9. 9

   As for the dried onions, if you can't find those, you can add a little bit of onion powder to the recipe (~1/2tsp) or add"Add diced onion" to the directions.