CREAM-STYLE SOUP MIX RECIPE

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CREAM-STYLE SOUP MIX RECIPE
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cream-style-soup-mix

This easy soup mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. It’s great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry. —DeAnn Alleva, Worthington, Ohio

MAKES: 16 servings TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Use as a substitute for half of a 10-3/4-oz. can of condensed cream of chicken, mushroom or celery soup.

In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk 2/3 cup water and 3 tablespoons soup mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, whisking occasionally.

For mushroom soup, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms. For celery soup, add 1/8 teaspoon celery salt or one sauteed sliced or chopped celery rib.

Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes:
Grilled Chicken with Cream Sauce and Seafood Thermidor.
Yield: 3 cups (16 batches).
Originally published as Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix in Cooking for 2 Fall 2006, p17