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Basic Soup and Sauce Mix

Basic Soup and Sauce Mix
Makes: 9 servings

This pantry staple can be used in casseroles, soups, dips, and many more dishes!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk, nonfat powdered
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 12 teaspoons chicken bouillon, low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons onion flakes, dried
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag.
  3. Mix well.

Yield: Equal to about 3 cups dry or makes up to 9 cans equivalent cream soup.

To use as a substitute for 1 can of cream soup:

  1. Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water.
  2. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
  3. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.

Storage: Store in closed plastic bag or air-tight container until ready to use. It does not have to be refrigerated.

Notes

The final product of this recipe is intended to be used as an ingredient in other recipes. It is not intended as a ready-to-eat product.

Source:

Utah State University Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/3 cup dry mix
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 113
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 119 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 199 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 294 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 113
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 199 mg
Potassium 294 mg
Sodium 119 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 156 mg
Selenium 5 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 100 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 10 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 30 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups