Posted by Connie 05-18-99 6:44 PM
Fat Free Cream Soup Mix
Use in place of canned cream soups in casseroles or as a base for soups.
2 cups powdered nonfat milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup (or less) instant vegetable boullion
2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. basil leaves
1 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. To substitute for one can of condensed soup.
To Prepare soup: Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water in saucepan.
Cook and stir until thickened.
Add to casserole as you would canned product.
Makes equivalent of 9 cans of soup.
Variations:
Mushroom Soup: Add 1/2 Cup finely chopped mushrooms
Celery Soup: Add 1/2 Cup minced celery
Potato Soup: Add 1 Cup diced potatoes, cooked
Vegetable Soup: Add 3/4 Cup mixed vegetables, cooked
Broccoli Soup: Add 1 Cup chopped broccoli, cooked
Asparagus Soup: Add 1 Cup chopped asparagus, cooked