Canned Condensed Soup Alternative

Here's a bulk recipe to use in place of canned cream soups in casseroles and other recipes. Mix 2 cups powdered nonfat milk, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup instant vegetable bullion, 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon dry basil leaves, 1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

To substitute for one can of condensed soup: Combine 1/3 cup dry mix with 1 1/4 cups cold water in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Add to your recipe as you would one can of soup. Yield: Equivalent of nine cans of soup. Variations:

Mushroom soup: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms.

Celery soup: Add 1/2 cup minced celery, cooked. 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