Instead of opening a can of condensed cream soup for the next casserole you make, add your own soup mix. The following directions for 3 cups of mix will make the equivalent of nine (10 1/2 oz.) cans of condensed cream soup.

SOUP MIX:

2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. bouillon crystals (beef or chicken)
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store in airtight containers. To make equivalent of 1 can of condensed soup, combine 1/3 cup dry mix with 1 1/4 cups water in saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened.

Variations: cream of mushroom add 1 (4 oz.) can drained mushrooms. Cream of celery, add 1/4 cup chopped celery. A can of commercial cream of mushroom soup has 331 calories and 2, 369 mg. sodium. This soup mix has 101 calories and 719 mg. sodium.