Elevate your homemade dishes with this easy and versatile "Cream Soup Mix Replacement for Cream of Soups Substitute." Perfect for anyone looking to skip the store-bought canned soups, this DIY mix combines pantry staples like non-fat dry milk powder, all-purpose flour, and a touch of cornstarch for a rich, creamy base. Enhanced with the savory flavor of chicken bouillon (or your choice of bouillon), plus aromatics like onion and garlic powders, this blend delivers the same comforting taste and texture with less sodium and no unnecessary additives. Ready in minutes, this mix can be stored for up to three months, making it a convenient go-to for casseroles, soups, and sauces. Simply whisk with water and cook until thickened to create a seamless substitute for cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery soups. Healthier, budget-friendly, and customizable, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food solution for your kitchen.
In a medium bowl or airtight container, combine the non-fat dry milk powder, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch.
Add the chicken bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper to the dry mixture.
Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined. Store the mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.
To use the mix as a substitute for one can of cream of soup, combine 1/3 cup of the dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and use immediately in your recipe as a replacement for cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery soup.
Calories |
928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8394 mg | 365% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.4 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1633 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2243 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.