Create your own Cream of “Anything” soup mix to have on hand for quick, easy casserole style dishes, cream sauces for vegetables, breakfasts and much more! This versatile recipe can easily be adapted to fit any recipe requiring a can of “cream of ____” soup. . .
A couple of notes BEFORE you Begin- there are a number of different kinds of bouillon and flavorings. If you are concerned about your sodium intake choose lower sodium bouillon granules. If you’re concerned about MSG or similar flavorings, simply choose a different brand of bouillon that does not contain MSG.
Cream of Anything Soup Mix Family Size Bulk Version
You’ll Need:
4 c. powdered milk
1 1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. instant chicken bouillon granules or Beef, or Vegetable (Depending on the type of base you want to make!)
4 tsp. dried onion flakes
2 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp basil – crushed dried
1 tsp. freshly grated black or tellicherry pepper
Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc Bag. Shake well, transfer to vacuum seal bag, seal and store up to a year. This makes the equivalent of 18 cans of Cream of “Something” soup.
To Use:
1/3 C mix
1 C water
1 Tbs Butter (optional)
Combine mix, butter (optional) and cold water in a medium saucepan, whisking gently, Cook over low/med heat until thickened.
Variations:
To achieve a different flavor simply prepare as directed above and add 1/2 c. minced or chopped *_________*
*Choose One or More*:
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Cooked Chicken
- Cooked Shrimp
- Diced Potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Tomato
- Onions
Use as you would in any Cream of “Anything” Recipe.
Please note, some brands of chicken bouillon are saltier than others. We recommend a lower sodium product
Cream of Anything Soup Mix Trial Size
In the event that you don’t use cream of “whatever” soup very often or if you just aren’t sure if you’ll like to make homemade cream of soup and you want a much smaller “trial version” size, here’s a recipe that makes the equivalent of about 4 cans.
You’ll Need:
1 c. powdered milk
6 Tbs Cornstarch
2 Tbs instant chicken bouillon granules or Beef, or Vegetable (Depending on the type of base you want to make!)
1 tsp dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp freshly grated black or tellicherry peppercorns
To Use:
1/3 C mix
1 C water
1 Tbs Butter (optional)
Combine mix, butter (optional) and cold water in a medium saucepan, whisking gently, Cook over low/med heat until thickened.
Variations:
To achieve a different flavor simply prepare as directed above and add 1/2 c. minced or chopped *_________*
*Choose One or More*:
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Cooked Chicken
- Cooked Shrimp
- Diced Potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Tomato
- Onions
Use as you would in any Cream of “Anything” Recipe.
Please Note, Some brands of chicken bouillon are saltier than others. We recommend a Lower sodium product
Recommended Recipes using Cream of Anything Soup Mix
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
- Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken & Cranberry stuffing
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