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Specialty Soup Substitutes - Cream of: Chicken, Celery, Mushroom, Tomatoe, or Cheese

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This is a basic recipe which you can use to make your own Cream Of anything soup{s} which can be substituted in recipes for a can of any flavor cream of whatever soup. Economical, much cheaper than buying name brand cream soups, very flavorful, and much healthier: no MSG, additives or food colors.

Prep Time: 1 mins
Cook Time: 3 mins
Total Time: 4 mins

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Ingredients

  • BASE RECIPE
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper (optional)
  • CREAM OF CHICKEN
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (I use homemade)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • CREAM OF CELERY
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 1 cup milk
  • CREAM OF MUSHROOM
  • 1/4 cup chopped mushroom
  • 1 tablespoon onion
  • 1 cup milk
  • TOMATO SOUP
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Details

Preparation time 1mins
Cooking time 4mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1


1) In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and saute veggies (if using).


2} Whisk in flour, salt, and spices (if using).


3} Let cook 1 minute, stirring often; slowly add liquid(s). Whisk continually until bubbly and thick. (If making cheese soup, stir in cheese here).

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