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Basic Soup and Sauce Mix

Basic Soup and Sauce Mix

67 Ratings
67 Ratings
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Basic Soup and Sauce Mix
Makes: 9 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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, 1/9 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 111
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 113 mg
Carbohydrates 19 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 288 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 111
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 3 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 199 mg
Potassium 288 mg
Sodium 113 mg
Copper 18 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 158 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 108 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 11 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 29 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups

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