In a, medium bowl, combine potato flakes, minced onions, celery salt, bouillon, parsley flakes, chopped chives, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper.

Store in an airtight container.

If giving as a gift, include serving instructions.

*This makes about 4 cups of soup mix.*

To serve: in a 2 cup microwave safe container, combine 1/3 cup soup mix with 1 cup milk.

Microwave on high power for approximately 3 minutes or until soup is thick and smooth and onions are tender, stirring after each minute.

**This yields about 1 cup of soup per serving.**