Homemade cream soup or sauce mix is a simple and versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes, adding richness, flavor, and convenience. These mixes typically consist of a blend of dried milk, flour, spices, and herbs, and can be used to make creamy soups, sauces, gravies, dips, and more. With just a few basic ingredients and a little time, you can easily create a homemade cream soup or sauce mix that is as delicious as it is versatile.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM-STYLE SOUP MIX
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups (16 batches).
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAM SOUP BASE
This is a creamy soup base that will make many types of cream soup. Use your imagination and create a new soup.
Provided by Nell Marsh
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 394.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CREAM SOUP MIX
This easy-to-make soup mix is great to keep on hand for those nights you need to whip up a satisfying supper in a hurry. It's a great substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. Or, add leftover chicken, asparagus or mushrooms, for example, and you'll have a steaming bowl of delicious soup in minutes.-Kay Beard, Vass, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOMEMADE CREAM-STYLE SOUP MIX
This easy-to-make soup mix is great to have on hand for those nights when you need to whip up supper in a hurry. It's also a great substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 8 batches of soup.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP FROM SCRATCH
I stopped using canned foods, so this is my alternative. This makes about 2 cans worth, and is perfect for casseroles!
Provided by BabyDollPie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CREAM SOUP SUBSTITUTES
When your recipe calls for a can of condensed soup, just make your own! This makes the equivalent of one can of condensed soup (10.5 ounces). Note the suggested variations that can be made to this recipe.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 10 ounces
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.1, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 53.5, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.9
CREAM OF ANYTHING SOUP MIX
I got this off a frugal website many years ago. A great recipe to keep on hand. The variations are endless. Not sure how many servings this makes.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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)
Found online from the Utah State University Extension Service. This is similar to other dry cream of ?? soup mixes. Look for other recipes that call for this mix specifically. I will post the recipe numbers here after approved.
Provided by Kzim4
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 9 cans of soup
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 185.4, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 14.3, Protein 9.8
HOMEMADE CREAM STYLE SOUP MIX
I found this on the Taste of Home web site. This easy mix is a wonderful substitute for canned cream soups. I only cook for two so when cutting recipes in half I usually end up throwing away half a can of cream soup. This reciepe allows you to make what you need.
Provided by JeannieD.
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 4m
Yield 2/3 cup, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 2924.6, Carbohydrate 113.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 65.9, Protein 47
HOMEMADE CREAM OF STYLE SOUP MIX - SUBSTITUTE
I found this in one of the magazines I subscribe to, Cooking for Two. There are several other mixes like this here at Zaar, but this one has several other ingredients and is much more and I like it. The variations are posted below.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Microwave
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups of mix
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
The sauce is cream of mushroom soup and other common ingredients. Great served with meatballs over egg noodles. Super easy.
Provided by food friend
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 854.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to create a flavorful and nutritious soup or sauce mix.
- Be sure to dice or chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they will dehydrate evenly.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on the dehydrator trays to ensure that they dry evenly.
- Dehydrate the vegetables at a low temperature (125-135°F) for 8-12 hours, or until they are completely dry and brittle.
- Once the vegetables are dehydrated, store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- To use the soup or sauce mix, simply rehydrate the vegetables in hot water or broth.
- You can also add other ingredients to the soup or sauce, such as meat, poultry, fish, or beans.
Conclusion:
Making your soup or sauce mix is a great way to save time and money. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Dehydrated vegetables are a healthy and convenient way to add flavor and nutrition to your meals. With a little planning, you can easily create a variety of delicious and nutritious soup or sauce mixes that your family will love.
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