Cream Soup Substitute

Elevate your cooking with this easy and versatile Cream Soup Substitute, a homemade alternative to canned cream soups that's rich, silky, and packed with customizable flavor. This recipe combines pantry staples like butter, flour, milk, and broth to create a smooth, velvety base that's ready in just 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional spices like garlic or onion powder to suit your dish. Whether you're crafting comforting casseroles, savory soups, or luscious sauces, this substitute delivers wholesome, preservative-free goodness with all the creamy texture you crave. Perfect for meal prep, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 3 days, making your homemade dishes easier and more flavorful than ever!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste (roux). Cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 3

Slowly add the milk, about a tablespoon at a time at first, whisking vigorously to maintain smoothness. Once the mixture begins to thin, continue adding the milk more quickly.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth or vegetable broth to the roux, whisking constantly to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir often until the soup thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Season with salt, black pepper, and any optional seasonings like garlic powder or onion powder to taste.

Step 7

Use immediately as a 1:1 substitute for canned cream soups, or let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(529.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	408.3

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 87.8mg	0%
Sodium 1692.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 111.8IU	0%
Calcium 321.0mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 458.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 24.7%