Basic Soup and Sauce Mix

Name: Basic Soup and Sauce Mix
Yield: 9 servings
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

Source: Utah State University Cooperative Extension

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This pantry staple can be used in casseroles, soups, dips, and many more dishes!

Makes

9 servings

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

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag.
Mix well.
Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water.
Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.

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.

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