Cream of "Anything" Soup Mix

4 cups powdered milk
1-1/2 cups cornstarch
1/2 cup instant chicken bouillon granules
4 teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons basil, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper

Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc bag. Shake well, transfer to vacuum seal bag, seal and store up to a year.

To Use:
1/3 cup mix
1 cup water
Cook over low/medium heat until thickened.

Variations:
Add 1/2 cup minced or chopped *__________
*Choose one: Onions, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Broccoli, Celery, Cooked Chicken, Diced Potatoes, Tomato, Cooked Shrimp, etc.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)