Dry Cream Soup Mix

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A versatile pantry staple for making rich, creamy soups from scratch in minutes
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This homemade dry cream soup mix is a kitchen game-changer, allowing you to create restaurant-quality creamy soups without the heavy cream or preservatives found in canned versions. By blending nonfat dry milk powder with cornstarch, chicken bouillon, and a blend of dried herbs like basil and thyme, you get a lightweight, low-fat base that thickens beautifully when cooked. It’s incredibly versatile: simply stir in your favorite vegetables, such as mushrooms for a classic cream of mushroom or fresh celery for a rich cream of celery. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, potluck sides, or as a comforting starter, this mix keeps well in the pantry and delivers hearty, aromatic flavor with every bowl.

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Dry Cream Soup Mix

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 74.8

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This homemade dry cream soup mix is a kitchen game-changer, allowing you to create restaurant-quality creamy soups without the heavy cream or preservatives found in canned versions. By blending nonfat dry milk powder with cornstarch, chicken bouillon, and a blend of dried herbs like basil and thyme, you get a lightweight, low-fat base that thickens beautifully when cooked. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly versatile: simply stir in your favorite vegetables, such as mushrooms for a classic cream of mushroom or fresh celery for a rich cream of celery. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, potluck sides, or as a comforting starter, this mix keeps well in the pantry and delivers hearty, aromatic flavor with every bowl.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the nonfat dry powdered milk, cornstarch, chicken bouillon powder, dried onion flakes, dried basil, dried thyme, and black pepper until the mixture is uniform and no lumps remain.
  2. Transfer the dry mix to an airtight container or jar. Store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
  3. When ready to cook, pour the entire contents of the dry mix into a large saucepan.
  4. Add 2 cups of cold water to the saucepan and whisk thoroughly to combine, ensuring no dry powder remains at the bottom.
  5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk, until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a gentle simmer.
  6. Once thickened, add your desired main ingredient (such as canned mushrooms, chopped celery, or cooked chicken) and stir to incorporate.
  7. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and any raw vegetable taste to cook out.
  8. If the soup is too thick, stir in additional water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. If too thin, sprinkle in a teaspoon of the dry mix and stir until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 74.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.6g3%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 7.9mg3%
Sodium 30.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 10.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 3.2g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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