HOMEMADE INSTANT CREAM SOUP MIX

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Keep this homemade instant cream soup mix on hand to make midweek meal time easier. Add your own fresh vegetables or meats during cooking.

HOMEMADE INSTANT CREAM SOUP MIX

Courtesy of Chef Jackie Olden, © 2012

Ingredients:

2 cups instant non-fat dry milk crystals
3/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon basil, dried (optional)
1 teaspoon thyme, dried (optional)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3 cups mix or 9 cans soup.To reconstitute, combine 1/3 cup mix with 1-1/4 cups water in pan. Stir over low heat until thick. Add 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.

(Makes 1 can of soup.) .

Things you could add when cooking: clams, potatoes, corn, bacon, ham, celery, mushrooms, cheese, broccoli or just about any combination of things you can imagine.