Condensed Cream of Soup Mix Homemade Substitute
Say goodbye to store-bought canned soup with this easy, versatile Condensed Cream of Soup Mix Homemade Substitute! Crafted with pantry staples like flour, dry milk powder, and cornstarch, this DIY mix is a game-changer for home cooks looking to control ingredients without sacrificing flavor. The recipe is fully customizable with chicken or vegetable bouillon for a vegetarian option, and it’s naturally shelf-stable for up to six months. Boosted with aromatic onion and garlic powders, herbs like parsley and thyme, and a hint of black pepper, this mix creates a rich, creamy base that’s perfect for casseroles, soups, and sauces. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a budget-friendly, gluten-free-adaptable kitchen essential that brings wholesome simplicity to your homemade dishes.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a GF version)
- 0.5 cup Dry milk powder
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons Chicken bouillon powder (or vegetable for vegetarian version)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dry milk powder, and cornstarch until well combined.
Step 2
Add the chicken bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 3
Store the dry soup mix in an airtight container or jar. It will stay fresh for up to 6 months in a cool, dry place.
Step 4
To use as a substitute for one can of condensed cream of soup, combine 1/3 cup of the dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water in a small saucepan.
Step 5
Whisk continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens and reaches a consistency similar to store-bought condensed soup. This should take about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 6
Use immediately in your recipe, or allow it to cool and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (159.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 640.6 |
| Total Fat 18.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 60.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2629.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.0g | |
| Protein 24.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 618.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 989.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories