Soup Or Sauce Mix --- *SOS (Peggy)

Busy cooks are always looking for shortcuts in meal preparation. Making and using Soup or Sauce(SOS) mix from food kept on hand can provide many opportunities for such shortcuts. By using SOS many basic dishes become quicker and easier to make as well as more flavorful.

Things to know
* SOS mix can be used in a variety of recipes such as soup, gravies, creamed
vegetables, skilet meals, and casseroles.
* SOS mix can be substituted for a can of cream soup in any recipe.
* SOS mix saves time if you plan munus.
* SOS mix is fat free.
* SOS mix save money. Making mix from ingredients kept on hand is less expensive
than buying a commercial mix in the store.

The Mix
Ingredients:
2 c powdered non-fat dry milk
3/4 c cornstarch
1/4 c instant chicken bouillon
2 T dried onion flakes
2 t Italian Seasoning
Direcions:
Combine all ingredients in a re-closeable plastic bag,
mixing well.

Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup

To substitute for 1 can of cream soup:
1. combine 1/3 c of dry mix with 1 1/4 c 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.


Potato Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 c *SOS
1 1/4 c cold water
1 c cooked potato cubes
Directions:
Combine SOS mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until
thickened. Add potato cubes. Opt. you may add celery and grated carrots while
cooking potatoes.

Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
1/3 c *SOS
1 1/4 c cold water
1/3 c fresh or frozen broccoli
1 c cheese, grated
Directions:
Combine SOS mix and broccoli with water. Cook and stir on stove top or in
microwave until thickened. Add grated cheese and mix until well blended.

Chicken Stuffing Casserole

















1 box stove top stuffing
1/3 c SOS
1 1/4 c cold water
1-2 c cooked cubed chicken
Make stuffing as directed on box. Mix and cook SOS and water til thickened.
Layer stuffing and chicken in casserole dish and top with prepared SOS mix.
Bake uncovered 15-20 min