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)

Sun Dried Tomato & Penne Soup

2 cups penne pasta
Dried tomatoes
Dried mushrooms
1/4 cup onion flakes
1/4 cup parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons dried crushed thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced basil
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Vegetable broth powder
Salt
Pepper
Dried green beans
Combine all ingredients in large jar or vacuum seal bag.

Attach Tag:
1 jar Sun Dried Tomato & Penne Soup Mix
8 cups water
Good with a little sausage.
Combine all except beans in large saucepot. Soak for an hour. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer in Thermo cooker.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)

Texas Two-Step Soup Mix

1 (1.61-ounce) package brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons mild red chili power
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
10 to 12 regular-size tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1 to 1-1/4 cups uncooked small to medium-size pasta
Dehydrated corn
Dehydrated red and green bell pepper

Layer ingredients in a jar.

Instruction Tag:
Brown 1/2 pound ground beef.
In a crock pot combine the following:
Browned ground beef
Contents of jar
8 cups water
Simmer a couple hours or until macaroni is fully cooked.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)

Bean Soup Mix

1/4 cup dried garbanzo beans
1/4 cup dried navy beans or lima beans
1/4 cup dried red kidney beans or pinto beans
1/4 cup dried whole or split peas
3 tablespoons minced dried onion
2 tablespoons whole wheat
2 tablespoons pearl barley
2 tablespoons dried celery flakes
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
Salt
Dehydrated onion
Tomato powder
Layer all ingredients.

Combine contents of package with 7 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. (Or soak bean mixture in the water overnight in a covered pan.) Do not drain. Bring beans and liquid to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste. Makes 6-8 side dish servings.

To make chili -- add chili powder and tomatoes, and beef if available.
To make cheesy bean soup -- remove bay leaf and use 4 cups water...mash a little and add mild cheese.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)

Minestrone Soup Mix

1/4 cup dried split peas
1/2 cup dried kidney beans
4 crumbled beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup elbow macaroni
Dried carrots
Dried celery
Dried onion
Dried corn
Dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons dried tomato powder

Attach Tag:
8 cups water
1 jar Minestrone Soup Mix
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
Place water into a large stockpot. Add the Minestrone Soup Mix and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove the skin from the sausage. In a medium skillet, brown the sausage, breaking it into small pieces. Add to soup.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)

Turkey Noodle Soup Mix

1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
2-1/2 tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf

Add:
Dried turkey or dried chicken
Dried carrots
Dried celery
Dried corn

To make the soup:
Combine soup mix, 8 cups water, in a large pot. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Mix

3 cups black beans, sorted
3 tablespoons dehydrated onion
3 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon crushed oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (do not omit)
Dried cilantro
Dried chopped onion
Dried lime slice

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:
Put in pot. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cover beans with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until very well done (about 2 hours). Beans should be very soft. Add water as needed to keep beans from sticking. There should be some liquid left on beans when done. Serve over rice.

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)

Winter Bean Soup Mix

1/3 cup dried yellow split peas
1/3 cup dried green split peas
1/3 cup dried lima beans
1/3 cup dried pinto beans
1/3 cup dried kidney beans
1/3 cup dried great northern beans
1/4 cup instant minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Layer all ingredients in a 1-pint glass jar.

On gift tag put recipe for Winter Bean Soup Mix as follows:
8 cups water
Winter Bean Soup Mix and the following fresh:
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 pounds smoked ham shanks or meaty ham bone

(Source: R. Hatch, Ward Preparedness Specialist)