For people that use cream of “something” soups for recipes…. Here is an easy substitute (works the same as a canned cream of, but this is cheaper and tastier, as you season to your liking and doesn’t have any extra ingredients)
Homemade Cream Soup Base Mix
This cream of something soup mix is an easy pantry staple to keep prepared whenever a recipe calls for a cream soup base.
This recipe will make the equivalent of 6 cans of soup.
Cream Of Anything Soup Mix Ingredients
2 cups, Powdered Milk
3/4 cup, Cornstarch
2 Tbsp, Chicken Bouillon Powder
1 tsp, Onion Powder
1/2 tsp, Thyme
1/2 tsp, Parsley
1/2 tsp, Basil
1/2 tsp, Black Pepper
Cream Of Anything Soup Mix Directions
Measure ingredients and place directly into container that you are going to store the mix in. Shake well to combine.
Store in a cool dark place, in an airtight container for up to 3 months, or in freezer for up to a year.
To Use:
Add 1/3 cup of mix to every 1 1/4 cups of water used in a recipe. If preparing in a saucepan, heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup
Substitute equal amount of chicken broth for the water.
Homemade Cream Of Celery Soup
Add 1/4 cup finely diced celery.
Homemade Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Add 1/2 cup finely diced fresh mushrooms.
Homemade Cream Of Broccoli Cheese Soup
Add 1/2 cup broccoli diced and cooked.
Homemade Cream Of Cheese Soup
Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
