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Cream of Whatever Soup Mix

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2 C powdered milk
3/4 C cornstarch
1/4 C instant chicken bouillon granules
2 t dried onion flakes
1 t crushed dried thyme
1 t basil – crushed dried
1/2 t pepper

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To make 1 can soup, take 1/3 C mix and 1 C water, cook and stir until thickened.

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Bowl of prepared Cream of Whatever Soup with a smooth, creamy texture

Cream of Whatever Soup Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
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preparation time10 minutes
total time10 minutes
This savory homemade cream soup base mixes up in minutes and replaces one can of condensed soup with every 1/3 cup scoop. The batch makes about 8 servings, with an estimated total cost of $2.84 or about $0.36 per serving, and works well in casseroles, gravies, and skillet sauces.
Servings8 servings
CourseMixes, pantry staples
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$2.84

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk the powdered milk, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried onion flakes, thyme, basil, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly blended.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a clean, dry airtight jar or container.
  3. To make 1 can of soup substitute, combine 1/3 cup mix with 1 cup water in a saucepan.
  4. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Yield estimate: about 2 2/3 cups dry mix, enough for approximately 8 servings at 1/3 cup per prepared batch.
For best quality, store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
Prepared soup base should be refrigerated promptly and used within 3 to 4 days.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring, whisking, and jarring the dry ingredients.

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Bowl of prepared Cream of Whatever Soup with a smooth, creamy texture

Cream of Whatever Soup Mix

Article or recipe authorMelissa 'Liss' Burnell
(Click on the stars to vote!)
Share
Print Save PDF
preparation time10 minutes
total time10 minutes
This savory homemade cream soup base mixes up in minutes and replaces one can of condensed soup with every 1/3 cup scoop. The batch makes about 8 servings, with an estimated total cost of $2.84 or about $0.36 per serving, and works well in casseroles, gravies, and skillet sauces.
Servings8 servings
CourseMixes, pantry staples
CuisineAmerican
Budget101 Price Breakdown$2.84

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk the powdered milk, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried onion flakes, thyme, basil, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly blended.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a clean, dry airtight jar or container.
  3. To make 1 can of soup substitute, combine 1/3 cup mix with 1 cup water in a saucepan.
  4. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Notes

Yield estimate: about 2 2/3 cups dry mix, enough for approximately 8 servings at 1/3 cup per prepared batch.
For best quality, store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and use within 6 months.
Prepared soup base should be refrigerated promptly and used within 3 to 4 days.
Prep time is an estimate based on measuring, whisking, and jarring the dry ingredients.

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1 thought on “Cream of Whatever Soup Mix”

  1. QUESTION: WHEN IS THE TYPE OF CREAM OF ANYTHING YOU PUT INTO THE SOUP FOR THE DESIRED FLAVOR? WHETHER IT BE CREAM OF CELERY, CHICKEN, MUSHROOM…..AND DO WE USE THE CHICKEN GRANULES IN THE MIX FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE FLAVORS ABOVE?

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