From the Recipes of the AMEN Gardens Team

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Heloise's Generic Cream Soup Base

Dry Ingredients: (can be mixed together and stored in airtight container for later use)

1 Cup nonfat dried milk powder or powdered soy milk

1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes

2 Tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder

2 Tablespoons chicken bouillon powder

1/2 Teaspoon dried basil, crushed

1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable Main Ingredient:

1 Cup of a main ingredient vegetable (mushrooms, mixed vegetables, cubed chicken, etc)

Alternately try with a Cup of a baked or boiled, then  puréed  vegetable (carrot, potato, peas,pumpkin, butternut squash, etc. ) 

Directions:

- Add 2 Cups of cold water to the dry ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir over medium heat until thick.

- Add the main ingredient of your choice and cook until done.

Hint: If the soup is too thick, add a little milk. If too thin add a teaspoon of instant potato flakes. Stir and adjust till it's just right.

Note: The wonderful thing about this recipe is its flexibility for alternate ingredients. 

Serves: 2