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Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix

Homemade Cream-Stlye Soup Mix

For those times you only need a 1/2 can of soup for a recipe ; without wondering what you will do with the other half . This is a great substitute for canned soup for a recipe .

Ingredients:

2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
Use as a substitute for half of a 10-3/4-oz. can of condensed cream of chicken, mushroom or celery soup.
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk 2/3 cup water and 3 tablespoons soup mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, whisking occasionally.
For mushroom soup, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms. For celery soup, add 1/8 teaspoon celery salt or one sauteed sliced or chopped celery rib. Yield: 3 cups (16 batches).

Nutrition Facts
One serving:
3 tablespoonsCalories:
87Fat:
0 gSaturated Fat:
0 gCholesterol:
3 mgSodium:
715 mgCarbohydrate:
15 gFiber:
0 gProtein:
6 g
deltadog's profile
I love this mix. Sometimes it's just a nuisance to use up or store 1/2 can of soup. Also, if you're watching your sodium intake you can use the sodium-free chicken bouillon--and it's low-fat too. It's handy for a quick bowl of soup for myself in cold weather--you can make cream of anything with it.

By the way, I've used black pepper since I don't normally have white pepper on hand. If you don't mind little black specks in your soup it seems to taste just fine.

I've collected several recipes using the mix in casseroles, etc. I'll post them.
NYBirder's profile

over 2 years ago
Thanks for posting, delta... I wondered what NYB was referring to. I will definitely copy and make use of that one.
JimmyD57's profile

over 2 years ago
Jimmy,

I guess things got a little out of order. This is the soup mix I was referring to in three of the recipes I posted this morning: Bubbling Fish Bake, Stuffing Chicken Casserole, and Grilled Chicken with Cream Sauce. I should have posted a link along with these but didn't think.
NYBirder's profile

over 2 years ago
So, can this recipe be used to replace a whole can of soup in a recipe? You specifically say "Use as a substitute for half of a 10-3/4-oz. can". Would I just use 1-1/3 C water along with 6 T of the soup mix?
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happytails's profile

over 2 years ago
Yes--just double the water and soup mix as well as doubling the add-ins and you're good to go!
NYBirder's profile

over 2 years ago
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happytails's profile

over 2 years ago
This is going to be really convenient! And I'm imagining I could tweak it to suit my tastes, as well!
bluejjazz52's profile

over 2 years ago
You can also use the mix to cook up a quick bowl of soup for yourself, too. I use a similar mix that calls for less ingredients but the idea is the same.

I use a quart measuring cup in the microwave to cook up about 5 oz. of chopped broccoli or other vegetables, even mushrooms, with about a tsp. of butter. When they are tender, I add the mix and water for a 1/2 can of soup--only with more water (less than double--you can always thin it more). Cook it until the soup has thickened, add more water if necessary, and adjust seasonings. Fresh soup! For mushrooms, I add a tiny touch of nutmeg and a little sherry. For broccoli, you can tear a slice of low-fat processed cheese into the soup and stir until it melts.

The soup is low fat, you can control the salt, and it's seasoned the way you like it.
NYBirder's profile

over 2 years ago

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