Homemade Cream Style Soup Mix

I found this on the Taste of Home web site. This easy mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soups. I only cook for two so when cutting recipes in half I usually end up throwing away half a can of cream soup. This reciepe allows you to make what you need.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 2-3
• Yields: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and store in an air tight container in a cool dry place.
2. Use as a substitute for half of a can of canned creamsoup.
3. In a microwave safe bowl, whisk 2/3 cup water and 3 Tablespoons of soup mix. Microwave on high 2-2 1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, whisking occasionally.
4. For mushroom add 1/4-1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms, For celery, add 1 sauteed celery rib.