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dehydrated lemon
    For creamy mix: In to each of 8 vacuum bags or zip-top bags, add and then seal:
• 2 tablespoons dry milk
• 2 tablespoons sour cream powder
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup base or bouillon granules
• dash of ground nutmeg
    For thickener: In each of 8 squares of plastic wrap, bundle:
• 2 tablespoons butter-flavored vegetable shortening
• 2 tablespoons flour

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

    Label each bag:
    Combine the soup mix and 3 cups of water in a medium pot. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Remove the lemon slice and turn off heat. In a small pot over medium-high heat, add the contents of the thickener packet and stir to melt and combine. Cook for 2 minutes, and then stir in the creamy mix powder and 1-1/2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the creamy mix to the asparagus mixture. Serve chunky or process through a food mill. Serves 6 .

Black Bean Soup with Sour Cream
    This is a very filling, full-flavored, stick-to-your-ribs soup. Make a sidekit of Corn Muffins ( page 128 ) to go with it.
    Makes 8 (8-serving) meals
    Ingredients
    8 cups dried black beans
    4 cups dehydrated diced onion
    2 cups dehydrated green pepper
    4 cups dehydrated celery
    4 cups dehydrated sliced carrots
    5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 cup chicken soup base or bouillon granules
    8 slices dehydrated lemon
    8 teaspoons salt
    4 teaspoons pepper
    8 cups sour cream powder
    Instructions
    For soup mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags add, and then seal:
• 1 cup dried black beans packaged in a zip-top bag
• 1/2 cup dehydrated onion
• 1/4 cup dehydrated green pepper
• 1/2 cup dehydrated celery
• 1/2 cup dehydrated sliced carrots
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base or bouillon granules
• 1 slice dehydrated lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    For sour cream: In each of 8 vacuum bags, add and then seal:
• 1 cup sour cream powder

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

    Label each bag:
    Soak the beans in water overnight or boil in water for 2 minutes and let sit for 2 hours. Drain. Add more water to cover by 2 inches and boil 90 minutes or until almost tender. Drain. Add remaining ingredients from the soup mix (not sour cream packet) and add 3 cups of water. Simmer 45 to 60 minutes, until beans are very tender. Remove from heat. Put sour cream powder in a small bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of water. Serve beans with a dollop of sour cream. Serves 8 .

Cream of Broccoli Soup
    This is my daughter’s favorite soup—Kaylah loves broccoli. This recipe is easy enough for a tween to make and is just lovely served with some Cheddar Garlic Biscuits ( page 126 ) or dinner rolls for dipping.
    Makes 8 (8-serving) meals
    Ingredients
    2 cups chicken soup base or bouillon granules, divided
    8 cups dehydrated onion
    32 cups dehydrated broccoli
    5-1/3 cups dry milk
    2-2/3 cups sour cream powder
    2 cups flour
    2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
    Instructions
    For soup mix: In each of 8 vacuum bags or jars, add and then seal:
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base or bouillon granules
• 1 cup dehydrated onion
• 4 cups dehydrated broccoli
    For creamy mix: In 8 zip-top bags or vacuum bags, add and then seal:
• 2/3 cup dry milk
• 1/3 cup sour cream powder
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base or bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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

    Label each bag:
    Combine the soup mix and 6 cups of water in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer for