Cream-Style Soup Mix

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Updated on May 04, 2022

This easy soup mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. It’s great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry. —DeAnn Alleva, Worthington, Ohio

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Cream-Style Soup Mix

Yield: 3 cups (16 batches)
Prep: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
  • 1/4 cup chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. <b>Use as a substitute for half of a 10-3/4-oz. can of condensed cream of chicken, mushroom or celery soup.</b>
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk 2/3 cup water and 3 tablespoons soup mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, whisking occasionally.
  3. For mushroom soup, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms. For celery soup, add 1/8 teaspoon celery salt <i>or</i> one sauteed sliced or chopped celery rib.
  4. <b>Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix</b> may be used to prepare the following recipes: <a href="https://f-cce-6050.toh.r.tmbi.com/collection/grilled-chicken-recipes/">Grilled Chicken with Cream Sauce</a> and <a href="/recipes/seafood-thermidor/">Seafood Thermidor</a>.
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