Pasta Soup Mix

Directions

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   Mix all ingredients in a plastic bag or an airtight container; store, tightly sealed, until needed.
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   BASIC PASTA SOUP Combine contents of package with 3 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan.
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   Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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   Cover and simmer 40 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
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   Makes 3 side dish servings.
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   PEA POD APPETIZER BROTH Combine pasta soup mix with 3-1/2 cups water.
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   Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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   Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
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   Stir in 3 oz.
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    frozen pea pods, halved crosswise and 2 tsps.
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    soy sauce.
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    Cover and cook 2-3 minutes more.
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    Garnish each serving with enoki mushrooms or regular mushrooms, sliced thin, and cilantro.
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    Makes 3-4 appetizer servings.
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    INDONESIAN STYLE CHICKEN CHOWDER Combine pasta soup mix with 2 cups water.
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    Bring to a boil.
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    Reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
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    Add 13-oz.
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    can evaporated milk (1-2/3 cups), 3/4 cup diced cooked chicken, and 1-1/2 to 2 tsps.
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    curry powder.
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    Garnish with apple slices and fresh mint leaves.
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    Makes 3-4 main-dish servings.
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    PEPPERONI AND VEGETABLE SOUP Combine pasta soup mix, 3 cups water, 1 12-oz.
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    can V-8 juice, and 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables.
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    Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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    Cover and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
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    Stir in 4-6 oz.
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    sliced pepperoni.
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    Cover and simmer 5 minutes more.
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    Garnish with Parmesan cheese.