Homemade Cream of Soup Mix

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Homemade Cream of Soup Mix

 

2 cups powdered milk

3/4 cups cornstarch

1/4 cups chicken, beef, vegetable bouillon granules

2 tablespoons dried onion flakes or 1 teaspoon of onion powder

1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

1 teaspoon dried basil or marjoram, crushed

1/2 teaspoon black or white pepper Combine all ingredients and blend until

mixed. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.

This recipe makes 3 cups and is enough for 9 cans of soup.

 

To substitute for one can of condensed cream soup:

In a 1-quart saucepan or microwave safe bowl, combine 1/3 cup of soup mix

and 1 1/4 cup water.

Bring to a boil or microwave on high for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

 

This can also be used as a quick fat free gravy, thin to the consistency you

prefer.

 

The variations are endless, use your imagination and experiment with

different ingredients.

*For example, instead of thyme and basil, substitute 1-teaspoon dry mustard

and 1 teaspoon dill weed.

*You might like to add up to 1/4-teaspoon garlic powder to the dry soup mix.

*For another option: add a couple of tablespoons of any dried vegetable

flakes to the dry soup mix.

 

Asparagus Soup--add 1 cup cooked chopped asparagus

 

Broccoli Soup--add 1 cup of cooked, chopped broccoli

 

Carrot Soup--add 1 cup of cooked, chopped carrots

 

Celery Soup--add 1/2 cup sautéed, minced celery

 

Creamier Cream Soup--add 1 tablespoon of butter to any of the variations

 

Low Sodium--substitute equivalent amount of low sodium instant bouillon

 

Mushroom Soup--add 1/2 cup sautéed, finely chopped mushrooms

 

Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Soup--add 1/2-cup finely chopped mushrooms plus

1 or 2 roasted garlic cloves

 

Onion Soup--add 1/2 cup of sautéed, chopped onions

 

Roasted Garlic Soup--add 2 or 3 roasted garlic cloves

 

Tomato Potato Soup--add 1/2 cup diced cooked potato plus 1/2 cup finely

diced and seeded tomato

 

Tomato Soup--add 1/2 to 1 cup finely chopped and seeded tomato

 

Potato Soup--add 1 or two tablespoons instant mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup

mashed potatoes or cooked diced potatoes

 

 

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