Homemade Cream Soup

== Description ==
To use in place of canned cream soups in casseroles or as a base for your own soups. Much lower in fat and salt than the canned versions. The trick is to have it made up ready to use! 
* Makes 9 servings with less than 1 gram fat per serving.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cup powdered non-fat milk
* ¾ cup cornstarch
* ¼ cup (or less) instant chicken (or vegetable if you prefer) boullion
* 2 tbsp dried onion flakes
* 1 tbsp basil leaves
* 1 tbsp thyme leaves
* ½ tbsp pepper
== Directions ==
# Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
# Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
== Use ==
# To substitute for one can of condensed soup: combine ⅓ cup of dry mix with 1¼ cups of cold water in saucepan.
# Cook and stir until thickened.
# Add to casserole as you would the canned product.
# I think you could probably vary the spices to suit your own taste or the type of casserole you were making.
 
== Variations ==
* Mushroom soup: add ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms 
* Celery soup: add ½ cup minced celery 
* Potato soup: add 1 cup diced potatoes, cooked 
* Chicken soup: add ½ cup diced chicken, cooked 
* Vegetable soup: add ¾ cup mixed vegetables, cooked 
* Broccoli soup: add 1 cup chopped broccoli, cooked 
* Asparagus soup: add 1 cup chopped asparagus, cooked the variations are endless, limited only to your imagination.
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