Meals in a Jar by Julie Languille Read Free Book Online

30 minutes. Combine the creamy mix with 2 cups of water and stir into soup. Simmer 10 minutes, until thickened, and serve. Serves 8 .

Cream of Cauliflower Soup
    This is a very creamy, delicious cauliflower soup made more robust with the addition of potato flakes. The sour cream adds a really nice tanginess. This is awesome served with Cheddar Garlic Biscuits ( page 126 ) or rolls, and if you have any leftover bread, you can make crispy croutons to float on top.
    Makes 8 (6-serving) meals
    Ingredients
    2 cups chicken soup base or bouillon granules, divided
    20 cups potato flakes
    20 cups dehydrated cauliflower
    4 cups dehydrated onion
    2 cups dehydrated celery
    1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white pepper
    2 teaspoons ground coriander
    1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    2 cups dry milk
    2 cups sour cream powder
    Instructions
    For soup mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags or jars, add and then seal:
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base or bouillon granules
• 2-1/2 cups potato flakes
• 2-1/2 cups dehydrated cauliflower
• 1/2 cup dehydrated onion
• 1/4 cup dehydrated celery
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    For creamy mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags or zip-top bags, add and then seal:
• 1/4 cup dry milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream powder
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base or bouillon granules

Ready-Made Meal Assembly
    In each of 8 Mylar bags, tote bags, or vacuum bags, store:
• 1 bag soup mix
• 1 bag creamy mix
    To package in a jar: Put the soup mix in the bottom of the jar. Package the creamy mix in zip-top bags and place on top.

    Label each bag:
    In a large saucepan, heat 8 cups of water over medium-high heat until nearly boiling. Add the soup mix and stir, breaking up any lumps. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are rehydrated and tender. Add the creamy mix and stir until dissolved and heated through. Taste. Add salt if needed and serve. Serves 6 .

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    Everyone loves this classic soup. Break this out on a chilly day and you’ve got a sure-fire winner.
    Makes 8 (8-serving) meals
    Ingredients
    24 cups dehydrated broccoli
    8 cups dehydrated onion
    8 cups dehydrated diced potato
    2 cups chicken soup base or bouillon granules
    2-2/3 cups sour cream powder
    2-2/3 cups dry milk
    2-2/3 cups flour
    4 pounds cheddar cheese
    8 (1/2-pint) chunks of cheddar cheese canned, vacuum-packed, or waxed ( page 22 ), or 8 cups freeze-dried cheddar cheese
    Instructions
    For soup mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags, add and then seal:
• 3 cups dehydrated broccoli
• 1 cup dehydrated onion
• 1 cup dehydrated diced potato
• 1/4 cup chicken soup base or bouillon granules
    For creamy mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags, add and then seal:
• 1/3 cup sour cream powder
• 1/3 cup dry milk
• 1/3 cup flour

    Ready-Made Meal Assembly
    In each of 8 Mylar bags, tote bags, or vacuum bags, store:
• 1 bag soup mix
• 1 bag creamy mix
• 1 packet cheese

    Label each bag:
    In a large pot, combine the soup mix and 12 cups of water over medium-high heat. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Meanwhile grate or cube the cheese. Stir the creamy mix and cheese into the soup and simmer and stir for 10 minutes or until thickened. Puree soup or process through a food mill and serve. Serves 8 .

Carrot Ginger Soup
    This is a lovely sweet and tangy carrot soup. The potatoes give it an extra oomph and the sour cream powder adds a wonderful creaminess.
    Makes 8 (8-serving) meals
    Ingredients
    24 cups dehydrated carrots
    8 cups dehydrated onion
    8 cups dehydrated diced potato
    2 cups chicken soup base or bouillon granules
    2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    4 cups sour cream powder
    4 cups dry milk
    Instructions
    For soup mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags, add and then seal:
• 3 cups dehydrated carrots
• 1 cup dehydrated onion
• 1 cup dehydrated diced potato
• 1/4 cup chicken soup base or bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    For creamy mix: In