1 tb Dried Chives
1 ts Garlic Salt
1/2 ts Dill Weed
1/2 ts Paprika

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl: blend well.
Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil, and fold to make airtight.
Label as Vegetable Dip Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and
use within 6 months. Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix.
Vegetable Dip: Combine 1 T lemon juice, 1 cup Mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 package of mix.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 2 cups of dip.

ONION-CHEESE DIP

1 tb Instant Minced Onion
1/2 ts Instant Beef Bouillon
1 tb Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 ts Garlic Salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well.
Spoon mixture onto a 6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight.
Label as Onion-Cheese Dip Mix. Store in a cool dry place and
use within 3 to 4 months.
Makes 1 package (about 3 T) of mix.
This recipe may be increased to make more packages of mix.
Onion-Cheese Dip: Combine 1 cup sour cream with 1 package of mix.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 1 cup of dip.
VARIATION: Substitute 1 cup cottage cheese or 1 (8 oz)
package of softened cream cheese for sour cream.

SESAME CHEESE DIP

1 tb Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 ts Salt
Dash Pepper
2 ts Toasted Sesame Seeds
1/2 ts Celery Seed
1/8 ts Garlic Powder

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Spoon mixture onto a
6-inch square of aluminum foil and fold to make airtight. Label as Sesame
Cheese Dip Mix. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 4 months.
Makes 1 package (about 2 T) of mix. This recipe can be increased to make more packages.

Sesame-Cheese Dip: Combine 1 cup of sour cream and 1 package of mix.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Makes about 1 cup of dip.
VARIATION: Substitute 1 cup yogurt for sour cream.

These call for a mug type coffee cup
that holds 1 1/2 cups liquid---with no metallic decorations, as
they go in the microwave. A gift suggestion is to place the mug
in the center of a basket or flat rattan paper plate holder,
surround with packets of soup & crackers, wrap the whole thing with
cellophane and tie with a ribbon.

Instructions for all soup mixes:

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl; Pour into a baby food jar,
a sandwich bag tied with ribbon, or a ziploc baggie.
Label container with name of soup and directions.

Several of the recipes call for using Lipton soup mixes; It is
advised that you empty the soup packet into a bowl, stir well to
evenly distribute the seasonings, and then take the measured
amount from this mixture.

TORTILLA SOUP IN A CUP

3 Tb. crushed tortilla chips (crush with your hands)
2 Tb. Uncle Ben's instant rice
1 Tb. Lipton Recipe Secrets Vegetable Flavor
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin

Directions:
Empty soup into a microwave safe cup
Use a standard cup that holds 1 1/2 cup liquid.
Add 1 cup water. Stir well
Microwave on High 1 1/2 min.
Stir. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!

VEGETABLE RICE SOUP IN A MUG

1 1/2 T. Lipton Recipe Secrets Vegetable flavor
3 T. Uncle Ben's instant rice
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. onion powder

Directions:
Empty soup into a microwave safe cup
Use a standard cup that holds 1 1/2 cup liquid.
Add 1 cup water. Stir well.
Microwave on High 1 1/2 min. Stir. Microwave additional 30 sec.
Stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Enjoy!

POTATO SOUP IN A MUG

1 1/2 cup Hungry Jack instant potato flakes
1 cup powdered coffee creamer
1/2 of a 1 oz. pkt. chicken gravy mix
1 Tb. dried parsley flakes
2 Tb. grated Parmesan (Kraft, in the green can)
1 tsp. salt free seasoning blend ( like Mrs. Dash, or Spike)
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
Mix all ingredients well with a whisk
. Place 1/2 cup + 1 Tb. mix into small jars or baggies.
Makes enough for 5 individual soup mixes.

Directions:
Empty soup into a microwave safe cup
Use a standard cup that holds 1 1/2 cup liquid.
Add 1 scant cup water; Stir very well
Microwave on High 1 1/2 minutes
Stir. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!

HERE IS ANOTHER POTATO SOUP RECIPE:

POTATO SOUP MIX

Prep Time:15 Ready In:15 Servings:6
INGREDIENTS:
1 3/4 cups instant mashed potato flakes
1 1/2 cups dry milk powder
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
DIRECTIONS:
Combine potato flakes, dry milk, bouillon granules, onion, parsley,
pepper, thyme, turmeric and seasoning salt in a bowl and stir to mix.
Pour into a 1 quart jar. Attach the following instructions:
To serve, place 1/2 cup soup mix in bowl. Stir in 1 cup boiling water until smooth.

CREAMY CHEESE SOUP IN A CUP

1/2 of a 1.5 oz pkt. Knorr Four Cheese Sauce Mix
1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/2 of a pkt Lipton Recipe Secrets Vegetable flavor
2 Tb. dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 cup powdered coffee creamer
2 Tb. Cornstarch
Mix all ingredients. Place a scant 1/2 cup mix into small jars
or baggies. This will make 5 individual soup mix pkts.

Directions:
Empty soup mix into a microwave safe coffee cup
Use a standard cup that will hold 1 1/2 cups liquid.
Add 1 cup water, stir very well.
Microwave on High 1 1/2 min.
Stir; cover and let stand 3 minutes. Enjoy!