Slim Cream Soup Mix
Description
This homemade slim cream soup mix is a fantastic pantry staple that allows you to create rich, creamy soups without the heavy calories of condensed canned soups. By combining non-fat dry milk with cornstarch and savory seasonings, you get a velvety texture and robust flavor profile that stands up to traditional recipes. It is incredibly versatile, serving as a base for cream of mushroom, vegetable, or chicken soups depending on your mood. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, hearty casseroles, or comforting side dishes, this mix stores well and reconstitutes in minutes. It brings a homemade touch to your meals while keeping things light and healthy.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant non-fat dry milk, cornstarch, bouillon granules, dried minced onion, and crushed thyme leaves until fully combined and free of lumps.
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Transfer the dry mixture to an airtight container for storage.
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To make one serving of soup equivalent to a can of condensed cream soup, whisk 1/3 cup of the mix with 1/4 teaspoon of pepper (optional) into 1 1/4 cups of water in a small saucepan.
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Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in your chosen add-ins (mushrooms, vegetables, or chicken) until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.4g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 2.4mg1%
- Sodium 48.9mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 61.0g21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 6.2g
- Protein 4.3g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store the dry mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Cream of Mushroom: Stir in 1 4-oz can of drained mushrooms after thickening. Cream of Vegetable: Stir in 1/2 cup of diced cooked vegetables of your choice. Cream of Chicken: Stir in 1/2 cup of cooked, diced chicken.
For a smoother texture, ensure you whisk the dry mix thoroughly into the water before heating to prevent clumping. Adjust pepper to taste based on your salt preference.
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