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You don't want to miss anything right now, I'm talking about how to make food low-fat using an unlikely food storage item (and no it isn't applesauce...it's so shocking you'll have to see it to believe it!) PLUS! I've teamed up with some other girls to form www.funwithfoodstorage.net, a one stop food storage network site that will help you plan, buy and eat your food storage. This week is the launch week and we have a lot of giveaways including A SHELF RELIANCE HARVEST SHELF!! Make sure you check it out!

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Don't miss out on a single post and right now we're talking about cute neighborhood gifts (so easy I've already made the labels for you)! I've switched over to a website and will no longer be posting on this blog. Don't worry all of my previous posts have been transferred over and now there are pages for handouts and videos to make your life MUCH EASIER!! Not to mention a page dedicated to the recipes where you can search the recipes or find the one you're looking for by looking through the categories.

Stop!! You're at the wrong place!

Don't miss out on a single post! I've switched over to a website and will no longer be posting on this blog. Don't worry all of my previous posts have been transferred over and now there are pages for handouts and videos to make your life MUCH EASIER!! Not to mention a page dedicated to the recipes where you can search the recipes or find the one you're looking for by looking through the categories.

Change your link or bookmark to http://www.everydayfoodstorage.NET to keep learning the tips, tricks, and recipes for using your food storage in everyday ways!

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Make your own Condensed SOUPS!!

YEAH!! You've asked for more recipes for magic mix, so this week will be dedicated to the magic of magic mix! Did you know you can make your own condensed soups (like what you get in a can and use in casseroles)? Yes, you can! And the best part is, that it's practically just as easy as opening a can...and much cheaper! Plus, you gain control over what you're putting in it...and of course rotating your food storage. I've found that homemade condensed soups are SO MUCH BETTER than the store bought stuff. You'll be amazed. Make sure you check out the video to see just how simple it really is and keep coming back for more recipes for making your own condensed soups! For information on how to make magic mix, click HERE.



Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup

1 C. Magic Mix
3/4 C. Chicken Broth (either from a can, bouillion, or liquid from canned chicken)
1 t. Dry Parsley
Dash of Onion Salt

Mix together with wire whisk over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

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Fanatic Friday: Pumpkin Soup

Doesn't this soup look delicious? I've always been on a hunt for a GREAT pumpkin soup and it looks like my search is over! I hope you enjoy this recipe submitted by LesliAnn. (Doesn't her picture look so professional?!) Anyway, give it a try!

Pumpkin Soup (Adapted from Rachel Ray)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
1 fresh bay leaf (I used 2 dried bay leaves)
2 ribs celery, finely chopped (*Note from Crystal...you know I'll be using my dehyrated celery)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (or substitute dehydrated onions from the cannery- Combine 2 Tbsp dried onions with 8 Tbsp hot water and let sit 15 minutes)
Salt & Pepper
3 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp poultry seasoning (or 2 tsp thyme)
2 Tbsp hot sauce
6 cups chicken broth
29-oz canned pumpkin puree
2 cups half and half (or heavy cream) (*Note from Crystal: Make your own substitute by using 3/4 C. Milk + 2 C. Water)
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Directions: Heat oil, butter, bay leaf, celery, onion, salt and pepper over medium-high heat in a soup pot. Cook 6-7 minutes until tender. Place celery and onion mixture in a food processor or blender for just a few seconds until mixture is smooth. (This part is optional- but I don't like chunks of onion or celery in a smooth pumpkin soup) Place back in soup pot and make sure the mixture is hot. Add flour, poultry seasoning and hot sauce; cook 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth and bring liquid to a bubble. Whish in pumpkin in large spoonfuls, incorporating it into the broth. Simmer 10 minutes to thicken a bit. Add half and half or cream and nutmeg. Keep warm until ready to serve. Yields-16 cups

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Lion House Chicken Noodle Soup

This is my favorite homemade chicken noodle soup when I don't have a lot of time. It is a little creamy, full of flavor and looks so rustic with the chunks of chicken in it...plus it uses food storage. Soups are a great place to use food storage since most call for vegetables, beans, or milk! Remember if you're using dehydrated vegetables you don't need to hydrate before you add them to something like a soup because they will hydrate as it simmers.

Lion House Chicken Noodle Soup

2 tsp. chicken bouillon
6 cups chicken soup stock
2 C. chopped carrots (1 1/2 C. Dehdyrated Carrots)
2 C. chopped celery (1 1/4 C. Dehydrated Celery...you know I used this because I never keep fresh celery on hand because I don't like it in anything but soups!)
3/4 C. chopped onion (1/4 C. Dehydrated Onions)
2 Cans cream of chicken soup (want a great sub for this...I've figured out how to make your own condensed soups with Magic Mix! Check back next week for more information on it!)
1/2 C. milk (1 1/2 T. Dry Powdered Milk + 1/2 C. Water)
2 C. Cooked Chicken
4 C. uncooked noodles
salt/pepper to taste

Boil chicken in water. Pull out and pull chicken into chunks (I refrigerate first and add this in later..it's easier to pull when it isn't hot). Add veggies, cream of chicken soup, and noodles to stock. Cook until veggies are tender. Add Milk. Serve with whole wheat bread.

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