Specialty Soup Substitutes - Cream

I was tired of paying over a dollar for Campbell's soups when a friend gave me this recipe. It doesn't take much extra work, and it's so much healthier! It's been months since I bought a can of cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of celery, cheddar cheese, or tomato soup... helping my budget and my health at the same time. :)

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Yields: 1 can of soup

Ingredients

• BASE RECIPE

• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch pepper (optional)

• CREAM OF CHICKEN

• 1⁄4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or 1⁄4 teaspoon sage
• 1⁄2 cup low sodium chicken broth (I use homemade)
• 1⁄2 cup milk

• CREAM OF CELERY

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1  tablespoon  diced onion
• 1  cup milk

• CREAM OF MUSHROOM

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped mushroom
• 1  tablespoon onion
• 1  cup milk

• TOMATO SOUP

• 1⁄4 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  onion salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1  cup tomato juice

• CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and saute veggies (if using).
2. Whisk in flour, salt, and spices (if using).
3. Let cook 1 minute, stirring often; slowly add liquid(s). Whisk continually until bubbly and thick. (If making cheese soup, stir in cheese here).