Recipe: Recipes for Make-A-Mix Soups

For backpacking and camping
For gift giving in decorator jars
To have on hand for instant meals, etc., etc., etc.,

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Chicken-Flavored Rice Mix

Categories: Trail, Supper, Lunch
Servings: 12

4 c Uncooked Long Grain Rice
1 ts Salt
2 ts Dried Parsley Flakes
4 Tb Instant Chicken Bouillon
2 ts Dried Tarragon
1/4 ts White Pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until evenly distributed.
2. Put about 1 1/3 cups into three 1-pint containers and label. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months.

Makes about 4 cups of mix.

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CHICKEN-FLAVORED RICE:

Mix 1 1/3 cups rice mix with 2 cups cold water and 1 Tb butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce the heat and cook for 15 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add canned chicken chunks as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Dill-Lemon Rice Mix

Categories: Trail, Supper, Lunch
Servings: 12

4 c Long Grain Rice, Uncooked
4 ts Dill Weed Or Dill Seed
8 ts Instant Chicken Bouillon
5 ts Dried Grated Lemon Peel
2 ts Salt

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and blend well.
2. Put 1-1/2 cups of mix into 3 1-pint airtight containers and label. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months.

Makes about 4-1/2 cups of mix.

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DILL-LEMON RICE:

Combine 1-1/2 cups of mix, 2 cups cold water, and 1 Tb butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and reduce heat. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Add meat as desired.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Onion-Flavored Rice Mix

Categories: Trail, Supper, Lunch
Servings: 12

4 c Uncooked Long Grain Rice
1 Tb Parsley Flakes
2 pk Onion Soup Mix (1 1/4 oz)
1 ts Salt

1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl; stir until well blended.
2. Put 1-1/3 cups of mix into 3 1-pint airtight containers and label. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months.

Makes about 4 cups of mix

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ONION-FLAVORED RICE:

Combine 1-1/3 cups rice Mix, 2 cups cold water, and 1 Tb butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and reduce heat. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add meat as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings

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Mexican Rice Mix

Categories: Trail, Supper, Lunch
Servings: 12

4 c Raw Long Grain Rice
4 ts Salt
1 ts Dried Basil
1/2 c Dried Tomato Flakes
1/2 c Green Pepper Flakes
5 ts Parsley Flakes

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir until well blended.
2. Put about 1-1/2 cups of mix into three 1-pint airtight containers and label. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months.

Makes about 4-1/2 cups of mix.

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MEXICAN RICE:

Combine 1-1/2 cups of mix, 2 cups cold water, and 1 Tbs. butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and reduce heat. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add meat as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Vegetarian Rice Mix

Categories: Trail, Supper, Lunch
Servings: 12

4 c Raw Long-grained Rice
2 ts Salt
4 ts Onion Flakes
4 ts Red Pepper Flakes
3 Tb Instant Vegetarian Bouillon
4 ts Celery Flakes
4 ts Green Pepper Flakes

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; stir until well blended.
2. Put about 1-1/2 cups of mix into three 1-pint airtight containers and label. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 6 to 8 months.

Makes about 4 1/2 cups of mix.

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VEGETARIAN RICE:

Combine 1 1/2 cups mix, 2 cups cold water, and 1 Tbs. butter or margarine in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and cover. Cook for 15 to 25 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS

Categories: Supper, Soups, Trail, Poultry
Servings: 6

3 pk Chicken Noodle Soup envelopes
3 cn Chicken, boned 12/14 oz
4 Tb Flour
9 c Water

Dumplings

1. Put the soup mix and flour into a large kettle.
2. Stir in water and add the boned chicken.
3. Place on the fire and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Make dumplings. See the Dumpling recipe for directions.

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Dumplings

Categories: Breads
Servings: 1

1 c All Purpose Flour
1 Tb Shortening
1 1/3 ts Baking Powder
1 Tb Sugar
1/4 ts Salt
1/3 c Water or Milk

1. Prepare the dough as described in the Drop Biscuits recipe using vegetable oil. A half-recipe should be enough for 8 dumplings.
2. Use a tablespoon to drop dough onto the vigorously simmering stew or soup.
3. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Brown Rice and Shrimp

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

2 c Brown Rice
1 cn Shrimp, 6 1/2-oz
or
1/2 c Freeze-dried Shrimp
1 c Freeze-dried String Beans
1 Tb Onion Flakes
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Oregano
1/8 ts Thyme
1 Tb Oil
5 c Water

1. To boiling water and oil add rice, salt, and onion. High simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
2. During the last few minutes add string beans and shrimp.

Variations
a. Dried shrimp and dehydrated string beans may be used instead--add them halfway through cooking.

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Alpine Spaghetti

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

8 oz Spaghetti or Noodles
1 Tb Olive Oil
1 c Parmesan Cheese
3 ts Ground Sweet Basil
1 Tb Parsley Flakes
1 Garlic clove, minced
Water

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and add spaghetti. Boil for 10 minutes and drain.
2. Add olive oil, toss, then add rest of ingredients and toss again until thoroughly mixed.

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Chili

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1 c Lentils
3 Tb Tomato Powder (optional)
2 Tb Masa or Corn Flour (optional)
1 Tb Chili Powder
1 Tb Onion Flakes
1 ts Cumin
1 ts Oregano
1 ts Salt
1 Clove Garlic
4 c Water

1. Combine all ingredients and simmer 30 to 45 minutes depending on altitude.
2. Put some cheese in your bowl and pour on some chili. Good with cornbread cakes on a cold night.

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Pinto Beans

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1 c Pinto Beans, cracked in a loose-set grain grinder
1 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Salt
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 pn Cayenne Pepper
1 Tb Oil
4 c Water

1. Beans should be cracked about the size of split peas.
2. Add all ingredients to boiling water and oil and simmer 30 minutes.
3. Serve with Corn Pancakes and cheese.

Variations
a. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder.

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Spinach Cheese Casserole

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1 1/4 c Brown Rice
1/2 c Dehydrated Spinach Flakes
1/4 c Dried Mushrooms, sliced thin, chopped fine
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/2 ts Salt
1 cn Shrimp, 6 1/2-ounce can,
or
1 c Dried Shrimp,
or
1/2 c Freeze-dried Shrimp
1/2 lb Cheddar Cheese, grated or chopped in small chunks
1 ts Oil
3 c Water

1. Combine all ingredients except cheese and shrimp, if you use canned or freeze-dried.
2. Bring to boil and simmer 45 to 60 minutes. Stir in cheese and canned or freeze-dried shrimp (unless you used dried).
3. Cover for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve hot.

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Asian Rice and Lentils

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1/2 c Brown Rice
1/2 c Lentils
2 Tb Butter
1 Onion, chopped, or 1 Tb Onion Flakes
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Ginger
1/2 ts Cardamon
2 Whole Cloves
1 Bay Leaf
1 pn Cayenne Pepper (optional)
2 1/2 c Water

Rice and lentils, when eaten together, make a richer balance of protein than if they are eaten separately.

1. Melt butter in cook-pot and add all dry ingredients. Saute a few minutes and then cover with water.
2. Cover pot, place over low heat, and cook 45 to 60 minutes. To reduce cooking time in camp, try cracking rice
and lentils in loosely set grain grinder at home.

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Corn Chowder

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1/2 c Dehydrated Corn
1/2 c freeze-dried Potatoes
or
1 Potato, raw, unpeeled, cut in small pieces
2 Tb Corn Meal
2 Tb Whole Wheat Flour
2 Tb Soy Milk Powder
1 ts Parsley Flakes
1 ts Onion Flakes
1 ts Celery Flakes
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Paprika
ds Pepper
1 Tb Butter
1 cn Cracked Crab w/juice, 6 1/2-oz (optional)
4 1/4 c Water

A thick, creamy chowder, high in protein and a special treat with added crab.

1. Combine all dry ingredients in one bag before you go.
2. In camp combine all ingredients, except crab, in cold water and stir well.
3. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Add can of crab and its juice, if desired, and heat through. Serve hot.

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Lentil Soup

Categories: Trail, Supper
Servings: 2

1/2 c Lentils
1 ts Dried Carrot Flakes
1 ts Dried Minced Onion
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Potato Buds
1 ts Butter or Margarine
3 c Water
2 Tb Parmesan Cheese (opt.)

Dumplings, optional

1. Add 3 cups water to the lentil mix in a pot. Cover and bring to a boil; then take the pot off the heat to sit for 15 min.
2. Boil again, simmer for 15 min. Add potato buds and cook a few more minutes. Add 1 tsp. butter or margarine or cut some parmesan cheese into the soup.
3. Add dumplings if desired. See Dumplings recipe.

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Polenta Cheese Soup

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1/2 c Dehydrated Corn
1/4 c Polenta
1 Tb Dehydrated Bell Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
1 ts Parsley Flakes
1 ts Onion Flakes
1 ts Celery Flakes
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Savory
ds Cayenne Pepper
1 ts Oil
4 c Water
1/2 c Milk Powder
1/4 lb Cheddar Cheese
1/4 c Sunflower Seeds (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients, except cheese, milk powder, and seeds, with oil and 3 cups of water. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Mix milk powder and remaining 1 cup water. Combine with polenta when it is cooked.
3. Grate in cheddar cheese or cut in small chunks and stir in. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds if desired.

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Lentil Tomato Soup

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

2/3 c Lentils
1/2 c Noodles, whole wheat, soy-rice, or sesame
1/4 c Freeze-dried Tomato Powder
1 Tb Vegetable-seasoned Broth Powder
2 ts Parsley Flakes
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Garlic Granules
ds Pepper
1 Tb Oil
5 c Water

1. Add all ingredients to boiling water and oil and cook at a low boil for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Barley Split Pea Soup

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

3/4 c Green Split Peas
1/2 c Barley
2 Tb Dehydrated Carrots
1 Tb Celery Flakes
2 ts Vegetable-seasoned Broth Powder
2 ts Onion Flakes
1 ts Salt
1 ts Parsley Flakes
1/8 ts Garlic Granules
1 Bay Leaf
1 Tb Oil
5 c Water

1. Bring water and oil to a boil. Slowly sprinkle in dry ingredients. Stir; cover.
2. Bring to boil again, and keep at high simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until peas have softened.

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Lentil Noodle Soup

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

3/4 c Lentils
2 c Noodles, whole wheat, soy, or sesame
2 Tb Whole Wheat Flour
2 ts Onion Flakes
3/4 ts Salt
1 Bay Leaf
1/8 ts Cloves, ground
ds Pepper
1 Tb Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice
2 Tb Oil
4 c Water

1. Add all ingredients to cold water, stir well, and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer 30 to 40 minutes.

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Corn Meal Split Pea Soup

Categories: Trail, Main Dish, One Pot
Servings: 2

1/2 c Split Peas
1/2 c Corn Meal
1 Onion, chopped, or 1 Tb Onion Flakes
1 Tb Celery Flakes
1 Tb Parsley Flakes
1 Garlic Clove
1 Bay Leaf
1 ts Cumin
1/2 ts Savory
1/2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Cayenne Pepper
2 Tb Olive Oil
1 Tb Tamari Soy Sauce
4 c Water

1. Bring ingredients to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Cook 45 to 60 minutes.