Instant Cup of Soups
I found these recipes in a cookbook, for making individual
instant soup mix packages. It calls for a mug type coffee cup
that holds 1 1/2 cups liquid---with no metallic decorations, as
they go in the microwave. A gift suggestion is to place the mug
in the center of a basket or flat rattan paper plate holder,
surround with packets of soup, wrap the whole thing with
cellophane and tie with a ribbon. Sounds like a nice gift for
office workers, teachers, college kids, or shut-ins. Have fun!
Instructions for all soup mixes:
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; Pour into a baby food jar,
or a sandwich bag tied with ribbon, or a ziploc baggie.
Label container with name of soup and directions.
**Several of the recipes call for using Lipton soup mixes; It is
advised that you empty the soup packet into a bowl, stir well to
evenly distribute the seasonings, and then take the measured
amount from this mixture.
Tortilla Soup in a Cup
3 Tb. crushed tortilla chips (crush with your hands)
2 Tb. Uncle Ben's instant rice
1 Tb. Lipton Recipe Secrets Vegetable Flavor**
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
Directions:
Empty soup mix into a plain coffee cup(no metallic decorations)
Use a standard cup that holds 1 1/2 cup liquid.
Add 1 cup water. Stir well
Microwave on High 1 1/2 min.
Stir. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!
Vegetable Rice Soup in a Cup
1 1/2 T. Lipton Recipe Secrets Vegetable flavor**
3 T. Uncle Ben's instant rice
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. onion powder
Directions:
Empty soup mix into a plain coffee cup (no metallic decorations)
Use a standard cup that holds 1 1/2 cup liquid.
Add 1 cup water. Stir well.
Microwave on High 1 1/2 min. Stir. Microwave additional 30 sec.
Stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Potato Soup in a Cup
1 1/2 cup Hungry Jack instant potato flakes
1 cup powdered coffee creamer
1/2 of a 1 oz. pkt. chicken gravy mix
1 Tb. dried parsley flakes
2 Tb. grated Parmesan (Kraft, in the green can)
1 tsp. salt free seasoning blend ( like Mrs. Dash, or Spike)
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Mix all ingredients well with a whisk.
Place 1/2 cup + 1 Tb. mix into small jars or baggies. Makes
enough for 5 individual soup mixes.
Directions:
Empty soup into a plain coffee cup (no metallic decoration)
Use a standard cup that holds 1 1/2 cup liquid.
Add 1 scant cup water; Stir very well
Microwave on High 1 1/2 minutes
Stir. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!
Creamy Cheese Soup in a Cup
!/2 of a 1.5 oz pkt. Knorr Four Cheese Sauce Mix
1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 of a pkg Lipton Recipe Secrets Vegetable flavor **
2 Tb. dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 cup powdered coffee creamer
2 Tb. cornstarch
Mix all ingredients. Place a scant 1/2 cup mix into small jars
or baggies. This will make 5 individual soup mix pkts.
Directions:
Empty soup mix into a plain coffee cup ( no metallic decoration)
Use a standard cup that will hold 1 1/2 cups liquid.
Add 1 cup water, stir very well.
Microwave on High 1 1/2 min.
Stir; cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!
************ Note: I thought that this broth mix might be substituted for
the Liptons in the above recipe. I plan on going to the copy cat recipe site
to see if I can find comprable reicpes for the soup mixes. ***************
VEGETABLE BROTH MIX
Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tb Celery salt
4 tb Dried parsley flakes
6 ts Garlic powder
6 ts Salt
6 ts Ground savory
2 ts Dried marjoram
2 ts Dried thyme
1 t Pepper
1 t Turmeric
1 t Ground sage
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Mix again before
using. Store in a jar.
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"Fruit of the Spirit" Soup
Lima Beans for Love
Split Peas for Joy
Black Beans for Peace
Red Beans for Patience
Pinto Beans for Kindness
Navy Beans for Goodness
Lentils for Gentleness
Black-eyed peas for Meekness
Kidney Beans for Long-suffering
On the tag attached to the jar is the following: On a dark
rainy day do you ever become depressed? Well, most folks
do. You don't want to do anything but get in bed and cover
your head. Well, I have a suggestion for you. Let's
make "Fruit of the Spirit Soup!" "But the fruit of the
spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness,
goodness, meekness, temperance." Galations 5:22,23
Directions: Soak beans overnight. Cook as usual. Add in
onion, a little garlic and your favorite seasonings.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
