I just love to come across recipes that helps me save some money, specially when its one like this. I very seldom buy cream soup from a can, even if they are on sale, they can't beat this one in price. I usually make a very large batch of this, and freeze it in plastic containers. There are many variations of this recipe. I am posting two of them. I have perfected this to fit my family's taste, I use all dry milk, and I do not ad all of the spices, or the butter. Have fun with and see what works for your family.
Cream Soup Substitute I
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (If I make a large batch of this I like to use 1/2 flour and 1/2 cornstarch, I like the texture better)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low-fat or fat free milk
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth.
Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed to taste.
Can be varied by using, sauteéd chopped celery, celery seed, or sauteéd chopped mushrooms.
Use in casseroles in place of condensed cream soups.
I usually make a very large batch of this and freeze it in plastic containers.
Cream Soup Substitute II
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups dry milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
- 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram, (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 to 3 teaspoons butter
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients except butter together and store in airtight container. To use, mix 1/2 cup dry soup mix with 1 1/4 cups water and cook until thick; add butter. This is equal to one can cream soup.
The mix makes enough to equal 9 to 10 cans. For cream of mushroom or celery soup, add chopped sauteé mushrooms or celery along with the butter while cooking.
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