Dry Soup Mixes Staples for your Pantry

These are some options for those that have a tight space in their pantries. Dry Soup mixes are a great way to go. If you make them and store them in glass jars they can last up to 1 year. The dry soup mixes with fats do not last as long. If you place your mixes in glass jars and remove the oxygen. It can last much longer. You can change the flavors by adding your favorite herbs. 

Cream of Soup Recipe

2    Cups of Nonfat Dry Milk

3/4 Cup Starch

1/4  Cup reduced sodium chicken bouillon

1    teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried pepper

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

For 1-1/2 cups soup:  Whisk 1/3 cup mix and 1-1/2 cups water in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Potato Soup Dry Mix

1 3/4 Cup Instant Mashed Potatoes    1 1/2 Cup Dry Milk Powder               

2 Tablespoons Chicken Granules/Bullion    2 Teaspoons Minced Onion 

1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley

1/4 Teaspoon White or Black Pepper

1/4 Teaspoon Dried Thyme

1/8 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric

1 2/2 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt

                         

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Combine potato flakes, dry milk, bouillon granules, onion, parsley, pepper, thyme, turmeric and seasoning salt in a bowl and stir to mix. Pour into a 1 quart jar.
• Place 1/2 cup of soup mix into pot. Then 1 cup of boiling water and stir until smooth.
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