Onion Soup Mix

1/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 tablespoons low-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Heavy Cream Substitute

Heavy Cream Substitute

Ingredients:

 

3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter

Melt the butter.

Pour it into the milk, and stir.

Use in place of one cup of heavy cream.

Note: This substitute while not whip.

Tip: If you use low-fat milk, add a tablespoon of flour to the mixture to thicken.

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Broth Powder Substitution

Broth Powder
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adapted from Healthy Meals for Less

Makes 1 2/3 cups

This recipe has a fraction of the sodium that commercial broth powders or bouillon contain.

1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
3 T onion powder
1 T garlic powder
1 T salt
1 tsp celery seed
2 T Italian seasoning (omit)
2 T dried parsley
1/2 tsp pepper (1/4 tsp)
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp paprika

Place all of the ingredients in a blender, cover, and blend for 3 to 4 seconds, or until well mixed. Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.

To Use: Add 1 tablespoon to a cup of hot water for a cup of soup or stock.

Conversion Note: Two teaspoons of this recipe plus 1/2 teaspoon of salt is the equivalent of 1 bouillon cube.

To use commercial broth powder in place of homemade broth powder called for in a recipe, reduce the salt in the recipe by 1/2 teaspoon for every 2 teaspoons of commercial broth powder used.

Nutritional Information: Calories 20, Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 251 mg.

Cream of (Whatever) Soup Substitution

Cream of (Whatever) Soup Substitution

Basic Cream Soup - Condensed
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Melt 3 Tbsp. "safe" margarine in sauce pan. Blend in 3 Tbsp. flour and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook and stir until bubbly. Using wire whisk, stir in one cup of "safe" milk, stock, or combination. Cook just until smooth and thick. Makes slightly over 1 cup and is the same as a 10 oz. can of undiluted condensed soup.

Options:

Cream of chicken: Use chicken broth or "safe" bouillon as half the liquid. Add 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning and some diced chicken.

Cream of mushroom: Saute 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms and 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion in "safe" margarine before adding the flour.

Cream of celery: See mushroom, but use ½ cup celery instead of mushrooms.

You can vary the flavor by adding curry powder, garlic, onion, celery salt, lemon juice, chili powder, parsley, chopped veggies, chives, etc.

Substitution Websites

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Spice Substitutions

Spice Substitutions

1 cardamon pod = 1/6 tsp

3 whole cloves = 1/4 tsp

1 cinnamon stick = 1/2 tsp