Cream of Whatever Soup Mix
2 cups of instant powdered milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons dry onion flakes
1 teaspoon each basil and garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons dry celery flakes (optional)
This is mix for making the equivalent of a can of cream of celery,
or mushroom soup, which so many recipes call for. To make the mix,
combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Mix them up, distributing
everything evenly. Store the mixture in a quart size container, well
sealed. It will keep for several months.
To cook: combine 1/3-cup mix and 1-1/4 cups cool tap water in a
small saucepan. Stir it well and bring it to a boil over medium
heat. Boil and stir for a full minute. Remove from heat. It is now
ready to use in any recipe calling for a can of Cream of Mushroom or
Celery or Chicken Soup. You can also make this in the microwave, in
which case, reduce the liquid to 1 cup, because none will evaporate
during the cooking process. An additional benefit to this recipe, it
contains no added fat. If you wanted to, you could add a tablespoon
of margarine for more flavor. |