A delicious soup mix containing green split peas, yellow split peas, rice, pearl barley, ABC pasta, and lentils. Just add your own seasoning, meat and vegetables to make it the way you like it best. Delicious hot soup for those cold winter days! ABC soup mixis a versatile soup that can be used in many ways. This can be cooked up by itself, or you can add your meat and flavorings to it to make it your own. This is a delicious addition to your food storage staples. Shelf life estimates are based on industry studies from sources deemed reputable. Since Rainy Day Foods has no control over individual storage practices, they must disclaim any liability or warranty for particular results. Shelf Life:Should be stored in cool dark place- optimum condition is 60 degrees or less- for longer storage. Storing properly in our enameled cans and Super pail buckets, product may store 20+ years. Bulk products need to be repackaged for long term storage. Directions:Rinse and sort 1 1/2 cups soup mix. Add to 2 quarts seasoned stock made from chicken, beef, ham or other meat. Chopped vegetables may be added if desired. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 90 minutes or until tender. Season as desired and serve. Ingredients:Green split peas, yellow split peas, enriched rice [rice, niacin, iron (ferric orthophosphate), thiamine mononitrate], pearl barley, enriched macaroni product [flour, niacin, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin], lentils. Allergens: Wheat Packaged in a plant that handles milk, wheat, eggs, soy, and tree nut products. #10 case: K002 - 251 servings