CREAM SOUP RECIPES

In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients; cover and process until mixture is finely chopped. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.

Note: Use soup mix as a substitute for 10-3/4-ounce cans of condensed cream of chicken, mushroom or celery soup.

For a can of condensed soup:

In a microwave-safe dish, whisk together 1-1/3 cup water and 6 tablespoons soup mix (recipe above). Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes, whisking occasionally.

For mushroom soup, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms.

For celery soup, add 1/8 teaspoon celery salt or one sauteed sliced or chopped celery ribs.

For onion soup, add 1 tsp homemade dry onion soup mix.

This is an awesome cream soup recipe. The homemade condensed chicken soup recipe works beautifully, and I think tastes better than store-bought. This recipes makes approximately 2 cans of "condensed" soup. Double or triple the recipe and freeze the rest for later.

CONDENSED CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE

1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp homemade poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp homemade onion powder
1/4 tsp homemade garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
dash of paprika
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup flour

Bring the broth and 1/2 cup of milk to a boil. Add the seasons; let boil for one minute.

Meanwhile, whisk 1 cup milk with the flour in a mixing bowl. Whisk this slowly into the boiling mixture and continue mixing until it boils and thickens.

This is an excellent substitution for the store bought soup - with NO MSG. If you have leftover chicken broth, make this condensed soup and freeze in 1-1/2 cup sized portions. Just thaw and use.