Homemade Cream of Style Soup Mix - Substitute

Submitted by Redneck Epicurean

"I found this in one of the magazines I subscribe to, Cooking for Two. There are several other mixes like this here at Zaar, but this one has several other ingredients and is much more and I like it. The variations are posted below."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 3 cups of mix

ingredients

• 2 cups powdered milk
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch, plus
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup instant mashed potatoes
• 1⁄4 cup chicken bouillon granule
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
• 1 teaspoon instant minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place for up to a year.
2. To use: for one can condensed cream of chicken soup, heat 1 1/3 cups water and 6 tablespoons of mix in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 3-5 minutes or until thick and bubbly whisking occasionally.
3. For mushroom soup, add 1/2 to 1 cup sautéed sliced mushrooms.
4. For celery soup, add 1 sautéed chopped celery rib or 1/4 teaspoons celery salt.
5. For 1/2 a can, divide measurements in half. This comes in handy when making half a recipe.

Reviews

[Mommaofmany]

Wonderful! Here's how I adjusted it. I prefer not to use powdered milk as it is a source of glutamate (MSG), which my husband and one son are sensitive to. So, I left that out, and replaced the instant mashed potatoes with the same measurement of freshly ground whole wheat flour. I store the mix in the freezer to ensure the flour doesn't go rancid. When preparing, use half water and half milk for the liquid, or even all milk for a richer taste. I also add a couple of Tbsps of butter to the liquid and prepare it on the stovetop rather than in the microwave.

 

[Della Graham]

I love this recipe!! I use it all the time. I originally found it in that same magazine. I'm so glad you posted it now I can save it to my zaar cookbook and not have to search my magazines for it.

 

[Sageca]

I made this today to make a chicken recipe.There are so many recipes using canned soup that are fantastic,but my DH can't tolerate MSG and this recipe is exactly what I needed.Thank you for posting.I also started getting the magazine Cooking for 2. Happy cooking! Rita I have been using this mix instead of canned soup and it works all the time.I made a batch this morning and want to include some pictures. Sage/Rita

 

[becky watkins]

This is excellent to have on hand and can be used in so many ways!! Thank you very much, Redneck!! Love, Becky

 

[Wineaux]

This is the best thing since sliced bread (as Grandma used to say)!! And what a dollar-saver this is! Thanks for this wonderful post!!