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MIX: Soup Mixes

Source of Recipe

June (GavinsMom5) AOL Gardening Board


List of Ingredients

The easiest source for some of the ingredients in these recipes is to dry them yourself. Don't forget to attach the "To Use" instructions.

MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP MIX
1/2 C dried barley
1/4 C dried mushroom slices
2 T dried onions, minced
1/4 C dried carrot slices
2 T dried parsley flakes
2 T dried dill
2 bay leaves
2 beef bouillon cubes, or 2 tsp. bouillon granules

Combine ingredients in a plastic bag, glass jar, or any tightly sealed container. Store in a dark, cool place.

TO USE: add to 1 quart boiling water and simmer until barley is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serves 4

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP MIX
3 C dried tomato slices
1/2 C dried milk powder
1 T sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Powder tomato slices in a blender or with a pestle. Add remaining ingredients. Store in a plastic bag, glass jar, or any tightly sealed container.

TO USE: add to 1 1/2 quarts boiling water and simmer 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon butter or margarine after cooking. Serves 4 to 6.

MINESTRONE
4 beef bouillon cubes, or 4 tsp. bouillon granules
1/2 C dried onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried garlic, minced
1/2 C dried navy beans
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 bay leaves
6 peppercorns
1 C dried tomatoes, sliced or chopped
1 C dried celery slices
1 C dried carrot slices
2 C dried green beans
2 T dried green pepper
1 tsp. salt

Combine ingredients and store in tightly covered container.

TO USE: add to 4 quarts boiling water and simmer over low heat 2 to 3 hours, until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves and peppercorns before serving. Serves 8 to 10.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP MIX
1 C dried mushrooms
1/2 tsp. dried onion
1/2 tsp. dried lemon rind, grated
3 T all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 C dried milk powder

Combine all ingredients and store in a tightly covered container.

TO USE: stir into 1 1/2 quarts boiling water. Cook, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened. Cover and cook over very low heat 20 to 30 minutes. Serves 4.



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