Cream of Anything Soup Mix
Create your own Cream of "Anything" soup mix to have on hand for quick, easy casserole style dishes, cream sauces for vegetables, breakfasts and much more! This versatile recipe can easily be adapted to fit any recipe requiring a can of "cream of ____" soup. . .
A couple of notes BEFORE you Begin- there are a number of different kinds of bouillon and flavorings. If you are concerned about your sodium intake choose lower sodium bouillon granules. If you're concerned about MSG or similar flavorings, simply choose a different brand of bouillon that does not contain MSG.
Ingredients
Mix
- 1 tsp. freshly grated black or tellicherry pepper
- 2 tsp basil - crushed dried
- 2 tsp. dried thyme
- 4 tsp. dried onion flakes
- 1/2 c. instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 1/2 c. cornstarch
- 4 c. powdered milk
To Use
- 1 Tbs Butter (optional)
- 1 C water
- 1/3 C Mix
Instructions
Mix
- Measure all ingredients into a Ziploc Bag. Shake well, transfer to vacuum seal bag, seal and store up to a year. This makes the equivalent of 18 cans of Cream of "Something" soup.
To Use
- Please Note, Some Brands of Chicken Bouillon are Saltier than others. We recommend a Lower sodium product
- Use as you would in any Cream of "Anything" Recipe .
- Onions, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Broccoli, Celery, Cooked Chicken, Diced Potatoes, Tomato, Cooked Shrimp, etc.
- *Choose One or More*:
- Variations: add 1/2 c. minced or chopped *_________*
- Combine mix, butter (optional) and cold water in a medium saucepan, whisking gently, Cook over low/med heat until thickened.
Notes