Cream Soup Substitute

2 cups dry milk

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules

2 tablespoons dried onion flakes, optional

1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, optional

1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, optional

1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram, optional

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 to 3 teaspoons butter

Combine all ingredients except butter together and store in airtight container. To use, mix 1/2 cup dry soup mix with 1 1/4 cups water and cook until thick; add butter. This is equal to one can cream soup.