Lentils, Peas and Barley

 1/2 cup Lentils

1/2 cup Split Peas
1/2 cup Barley or Rice
4 Tab. Parsley
6 Tab. Minced dried Onion
1 Tea. Thyme
1 Tea. Black Pepper
2 Tea. Basil
8-10 cups Vegetable Broth
8-10 cups water
4 carrots, chopped
4-8 Potatoes, chopped
Optional: 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup small pasta OR 1 large chicken bteast, cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Put all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour. Serve with crusty bread.

You can also layer dry ingredients in a jar and give as a gift with instructions on adding wet ingredients and cooking instructions.