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Instant Cheese Soup Jar Mix Recipe



by Jane Lake

cs (13K)This is my own original layered jar recipe for creamy cheese soup. My daughter and I have been tweaking it over the past month to get exactly the right proportions between the cheese sauce mix and the instant potato flakes. We think the following recipe is attractive in the jar, good to look at in the serving bowl, and delicious enough to serve for company.

We also found that while top quality ingredients cost us a little more, the improvement in taste and texture was worthwhile.

Garnish this soup with grated cheddar cheese and/or chopped chives and serve hot with fresh bread, crackers or croutons.

If you wish, you may use our free printable Cheese Soup Label (also shown below) to decorate your jar and provide preparation and serving instructions.
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Instant Cheese Soup


Ingredients:

2 cups instant coffee creamer (we used Carnation Lite)
½ cup imitation bacon bits
½ cup powdered cheese sauce mix
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp chicken boullion granules
1 tsp dried minced onion
½ tsp pepper
2 cups (approximately) of instant potato flakes (we use Idahoan brand)

Assembly:
Layer ingredients in the order given in a one quart (four cup) glass jar. Use a spoon to pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Pack instant potato flakes tightly, right to the top of the jar. Secure with a screw top lid. Decorate the jar lid as desired. Print the label shown above, or write your own label, then glue the label to the jar or tie it to the jar lid with pretty ribbon or raffia.

To Serve:
Empty Cheese Soup Mix into a soup tureen or serving bowl. Stir in 5 cups of boiling water. If soup is too thick, add another ½ cup of boiling water. Allow to stand for five minutes and stir well. Garnish with grated cheese.

Variations:
Broccoli Cheese Soup - Add one cup of warm, cooked, finely chopped broccoli to the soup, right after adding the boiling water. Let stand for five minutes. Garnish with grated cheddar cheese.

Cauliflower Cheese Soup - Cook one cup of small cauliflower florets until tender. Add to soup, right after adding the boiling water. Garnish with grated cheese and chives. Let stand for five minutes.

Ham and Cheese Soup - Heat one cup of diced ham in the microwave until warm. Add to soup directly after adding the boiling water and let stand for five minutes.

Carrot and Cheese Soup - Add one cup of warm, cooked, very finely chopped carrot to the soup, directly after adding boiling water. Let stand for five minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped chives.

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I've had numerous inquiries on where to find the cheese sauce mix or cheddar cheese powder, both of which I have used successfully in this recipe. They are available through Amazon.com at the following links:

ChSauceMix (2K)Cheese Sauce Mix, Bulk, 16 oz
From the American Spice Company:
Our best Cheese Sauce Recipe, dehydrated and ready to go when you add milk. Try adding some of our diced Jalapeno pepper to this for a spicy cheese dip or Nacho sauce.
Suggested Usage:
2 Cups Hot Tap Water, 1 1/2 Cups Mix. Wire whip contents Boil stiring constantly, until desired consistancy. If using double boiler, heat until well thickened

ChedChPowder (2K)Cheddar Cheese Powder
From the American Spice Company:
Make macaroni and cheese economically with this product! Nice topping for baked potatoes, french fries, or pasta. Also makes a great chip or pretzel dip. For a little heat, just mix in some jalapeno pepper.
Suggested Usage:
1/2 cup powder to 3 tbl milk and 1 tsp butter. Add more or less milk to achieve desired consistency.

More Gifts in a Jar:

Easy Spiral Soup Mix
Hearty Beef Barley Soup in a Jar

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Chili Seasoning in a Jar

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office73 (1K)Copyright Terms:
Free for personal use only. Do not reprint or copy for any other purpose.
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