Homemade Cream Soup Or Sauce Mix Recipes

CREAM-STYLE SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Use as a substitute for half of a 10-3/4-oz. can of condensed cream of chicken, mushroom or celery soup. , 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. , For mushroom soup, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms. For celery soup, add 1/8 teaspoon celery salt or one sauteed sliced or chopped celery rib. , Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Grilled Chicken with Cream Sauce and Seafood Thermidor.

CREAM SOUP BASE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and make a paste. Add milk and bouillon cubes. Cook over low heat until thickened. Add pepper to taste. Add more milk when adding the other soup ingredients, depending on the thickness you desire.
• To this base you may add steamed broccoli and American cheese; or chunks of baked potato (peel and all) with American cheese, bacon pieces, and chives; or pureed, stewed tomatoes for a bisque; or leeks that have been cleaned well, steamed, and chopped; or cooked asparagus cut in pieces (if canned asparagus is used, add some of the liquid as well), topped with grated cheese and bacon pieces.

CREAM SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container., For a condensed cream soup substitute: Whisk 1/3 cup mix and 1-1/4 cups water in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Use as a substitute for one 10-3/4-oz.-can condensed cream of chicken, celery or mushroom soup. , For 1-1/2 cups soup: Whisk 1/3 cup mix and 1-1/2 cups water in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

HOMEMADE CREAM-STYLE SOUP MIX

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until vegetable flakes are finely chopped. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 3 cups., To prepare one batch of soup: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk water and 6 tablespoons soup mix. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes, whisking occasionally.

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Place 1 tablespoon of chicken stock in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic in the broth until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the rest of the broth and 1/2 cup of milk, and whisk in the salt, black pepper, parsley, lemon pepper seasoning, allspice, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Whisk together the remaining milk and the flour until smooth, and whisk the milk mixture into the hot stock mixture. Keep whisking continuously to avoid lumps until the soup comes almost to a boil and thickens.

CREAM SOUP SUBSTITUTES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Stir in flour; a little at a time; stirring until combined and smooth.
• Remove from heat and add the broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep lump-free.
• Return to heat.
• Bring sauce to a gentle boil and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Stir in optional ingredients if desired.

CREAM OF ANYTHING SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Measure all dry ingredients and place in a Ziploc Bag.
• Combine and place in a storage container.
• To use combine 1/3 cup mix with 1 cup of water.
• Add in any of the above optional ingredients.
• Cook over low heat until thickened.

SOUP OR SAUCE MIX (SOS)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a re-closeable plastic bag.
• Store in plastic bag or air-tight container until ready to use. It does not need too be refrigerated.
• To substitute for 1 can of cream soup in a casserole: Combine 1/3 cup of dry mix with 1 1/4 cups cold water.
• Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened.
• Add thickened mixture to casserole as you would a can of soup.

HOMEMADE CREAM STYLE SOUP MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and store in an air tight container in a cool dry place.
• Use as a substitute for half of a can of canned creamsoup.
• In a microwave safe bowl, whisk 2/3 cup water and 3 Tablespoons of soup mix. Microwave on high 2-2 1/2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, whisking occasionally.
• For mushroom add 1/4-1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms, For celery, add 1 sauteed celery rib.

HOMEMADE CREAM OF STYLE SOUP MIX - SUBSTITUTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Store in a cool dry place for up to a year.
• 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.
• For mushroom soup, add 1/2 to 1 cup sautéed sliced mushrooms.
• For celery soup, add 1 sautéed chopped celery rib or 1/4 teaspoons celery salt.
• For 1/2 a can, divide measurements in half. This comes in handy when making half a recipe.

CREAM OF MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk the cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, parsley, black pepper, Italian seasoning, chili powder, sugar, and milk together in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.