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Homemade “Cream” Soup

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This versatile dry mix is a pantry staple designed to replace canned condensed cream soups with a healthier, lower-fat alternative. By combining powdered nonfat milk, cornstarch, and savory seasonings, you create a base that thickens beautifully when mixed with water. It offers the creamy comfort of traditional soups without the excess sodium and saturated fats found in canned versions. Perfect for enhancing casseroles, pot pies, or quick weeknight dinners, this mix allows you to control the salt and flavor profile. Keep a batch on hand for emergency meals or easy prep when you need a rich, velvety sauce in minutes.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9
Calories: 114.5
Description
This versatile dry mix is a pantry staple designed to replace canned condensed cream soups with a healthier, lower-fat alternative. By combining powdered nonfat milk, cornstarch, and savory seasonings, you create a base that thickens beautifully when mixed with water. It offers the creamy comfort of traditional soups without the excess sodium and saturated fats found in canned versions. Perfect for enhancing casseroles, pot pies, or quick weeknight dinners, this mix allows you to control the salt and flavor profile. Keep a batch on hand for emergency meals or easy prep when you need a rich, velvety sauce in minutes.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Powdered nonfat milk
  • 3/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Instant chicken bouillon granules (or vegetable bouillon)
  • 2 tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 1 tsp Dried basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered nonfat milk, cornstarch, instant bouillon granules, dried onion flakes, basil, thyme, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2
    For the dry mix: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
  3. 3
    To prepare one serving (equivalent to one can of condensed soup): In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup of the dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of cold water.
  4. 4
    Whisk vigorously to ensure there are no lumps from the cornstarch.
  5. 5
    Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle simmer.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and use immediately as a base for casseroles, pot pies, or serve as a soup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 114.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 7.0mg3%
Sodium 27.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 3.7g8%

* 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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