A great gift idea! This Instant Potato Soup Mix will be a welcome gift, especially on a chilly day when something hot, quick and easy to cook is in order. To decorate gift jars, just cover the lid with a square of fabric or decorative paper and tie with a lovely ribbon or strands of raffia.

Instant Potato Soup Mix

1 (13.3-ounce) package instant potato flakes

1 (9.6-ounce) package instant nonfat dry milk powder

1/2 cup dried onion flakes

1/4 cup dried parsley flakes

1 1/2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable flavored bouillon granules

3/4 teaspoon celery salt

1. Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

Makes 11 cups.

DIRECTIONS FOR GIFT CARD:

1. Combine 1 cup Instant Potato Soup Mix, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper n a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
2. Serve sprinkled with shredded cheese, if desired. Makes 2 cups soup.

Adapted from a recipe from Southern Living.