INSTANT POTATO SOUP MIX

1 3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups dry milk
2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon Soul seasoning or seasoning salt
Optional: 1/4 cup cheese powder
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Place in jar and seal.
Attach To Jar:
Place 1/2 cup mix in soup bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Stir until smooth.
Variations: add ham and/or cheese to soup as desired or sprinkle some imitation
bacon bits over the top.

INSTANT SPICED TEA

2 cups powdered orange breakfast drink
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup instant tea
2 packages unsweetened lemonade mix
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix the ingredients and put them into a plastic container or double plastic bag.
Label the mix Spiced Tea. Add 2 heaping teaspoons to 1 cup boiling water.

INSTANT STUFFING MIX

3-1/2 cups unseasoned bread cubes
3 tablespoons dried celery flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sage
Attach this to the Jar:
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Place bread cubes in a jar . In a small plastic bag, combine celery flakes, onion,
bouillon, poultry seasoning,and sage;mix well Tie bag shut and attach to jar of
bread cubes. Yield: 1 gift

Instructions To attach To Jar:
To prepare stuffing: In a sauce pan over medium heat, bring water, butter and
contents of seasoning packet to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10
minutes. Remove from heat; add bread cubes and mix gently. Cover and let stand for
5 minutes. Toss with a fork before serving. Serving suggestions: add some sauteed
mushrooms almonds and celery.