Cream Soup Substitute

* A low cost, low-fat substitute for canned cream soups in casseroles or soups.*

2 cups dry milk powder
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup chicken bouillon or beef bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried basil (I've omitted this as I didn't have any on hand)
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. dried minced onion (optional. I used Epicure French onion dip mix for the onion flavor and to make up for omitting the basil)

Mix together and store in a covered container in refrigerator. To use combine 1 1/4 cups cold water with 1/3 cup of the mix in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Substitute this sauce for a 10 oz. can of condensed creamed soup. Add herbs such as thyme or dill or 1/4 cup minced fresh onion when preparing (optional).

This is also a good option for using if you are preparing a gluten-free meal as long as the bouillon is gluten-free!