Cream of ........... soup

dargytaylor

I just came across this recipe that I thought I would share. I know I hate to use the can stuff, so I figured this would be a great alternative.

One thing that I would change is the boulion.....I will use sodium free to cut WAY down on the sodium.

Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix“This easy soup mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe,” writes DeAnn Alleva of Worthington, Ohio. “It’s great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry.”

16 Servings
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. Yield: 3 cups (16 batches).

© Taste of Home 2011 2 of 2
Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix (continued)
Nutrition Facts: 3 tablespoons equals 87 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 715 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 6 g protein.