Friendship Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 1 can (28 oz.) diced or crushed tomatoes (or 1 6oz can tomato paste and 4 cans water)
• 1/3 cup split peas
• 1/3 lentils
• 2/3 cup rice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic
• 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
• 1/2 cup gluten-free pasta

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef; drain excess grease.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except noodles; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until peas and lentils are tender.
4. Add gluten-free pasta and simmer an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until noodles are tender.