Return to Table of Contents

“Boning Up on Calcium:” Easy Calcium-Rich Recipes

Cream Soup Mix with Variations

Preparation time: 5 minutes (to prepare dry mix)
Cooking Time: 15 - 45 minutes (to make 1 serving of soup from dry mix)

Ingredients
Equipment
2 cups nonfat dry milk
Small bowl
¾ cup cornstarch
Measuring cups and spoons
¼ cup instant chicken bouillon
Airtight storage container
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
Spoon
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon basil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Recepie 1

Directions

  1. Be sure all equipment and ingredients are dry.
  2. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Mix well.
  3. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

To make Soup:

  1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a pan.
  2. Mix 1/3 cup mix with ¼ cup cold water in a small bowl.
    Gradually stir cold mixture into boiling water.
  3. Stir constantly until thickened.

Variations:

Cream of Potato Soup

Recepie 2
  1. Put ½ cup diced leftover potatoes and 1 thinly sliced carrot into 1 cup boiling water.
    Serving size: 1 recipe (about 1 cup)
  2. Mix 1/3 cup mix with ¼ cup cold water in small bowl.
  3. After vegetables are tender, stir cold mixture into boiling water. Add liquid for desired consistency. Sodium: 1213 mg
  4. Cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
-
Agriculture \ Community \ Environment \ Family \ Garden \ Youth
Home \ Search \ News \ Workshops \ Online Shopping
About Extension \ Extension Offices
-

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this material is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact your University of Minnesota Extension office or the Extension Store at (800) 876-8636.

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.