{"id":88772,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T01:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cream-soup-mix\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T05:55:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T10:55:16","slug":"cream-soup-mix","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cream-soup-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Cream Soup Mix"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This easy-to-make soup mix is great to keep on hand for those nights you need to whip up a satisfying supper in a hurry. It&#8217;s a great substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. 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It's a great substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. Or, add leftover chicken, asparagus or mushrooms, for example, and you'll have a steaming bowl of delicious soup in minutes.&mdash;Kay Beard, Vass, North Carolina","recipeIngredient":["2 cups nonfat dry milk powder","3\/4 cup cornstarch","1\/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules","1 teaspoon onion powder","1\/2 teaspoon dried thyme","1\/2 teaspoon dried basil","1\/4 teaspoon pepper"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"For a condensed cream soup substitute: Whisk 1\/3 cup mix and 1-1\/4 cups water in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Use as a substitute for one 10-3\/4-oz.-can condensed cream of chicken, celery or mushroom soup."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"For 1-1\/2 cups soup: Whisk 1\/3 cup mix and 1-1\/2 cups water in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened."}],"recipeYield":"3 cups","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 152 calories","fatContent":"0 fat (0 saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"5mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"557mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"26g carbohydrate (15g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"10g protein.  <B><b>Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>1 starch"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.857143,"reviewCount":14,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"<p>This turned out great! I have tried many cream soup mixes and this one is the best.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTree"},"reviewBody":"Donnalee2- I don't know if this applies to your situation, but cornstarch, if heated for prolonged periods of time, loses it's thickening properties. Therefore, a recipe that is thickened with cornstarch will start out thick and then thin out again. Flour, on the other hand, does not loose it's thickening properties with prolonged heat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSailboat"},"reviewBody":"I keep this dry mix on hand at all times! Condensed soup is so expensive! But also very useful in casseroles and chicken pies. So, I use this mix. I did delete the basil and thyme for my \"base mixture\". When I am ready for it, I season according to what dish I am using it for. Excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleGrapes"},"reviewBody":"MY HUSBAND NEEDS VERY LOW SALT SO I TRIED THIS. IT SEEMS TO BE OK IF YOU ARE GOING TO EAT IT ALL AT THE SAME TIME BUT I FOUND THAT FOR LEFT OVERS IT THINNED OUT AND DIDN'T HAVE A VERY SOUP LIKE CONSISTENCY. THE TASTE IS GOOD. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY IT SHOULD DO THIS. DONALEE2","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenQuill"},"reviewBody":"One of my favorite recipes! This mix is versatile, I use it most often in the crock pot and as a quick gravy. Want a brown gravy, just add a little browning sauce. Read the nutritional analysis, the mix has 10 grams of protein per serving, canned cream soup has 1 gram.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"I found this in my ToH recipe box and put some together. I took the advice from aicenhour and left out the thyme and basil so I could add it to recipe as needed. If any of you know how to make this mix with a substitute for dry milk, please let me know. I have a son with a very bad case of lactose intolerance.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"Excellent, made a chicken veggie soup with turnips, carrots, onions, peppers, seasoned with basil, white wine, salt, pepper and dill.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFries"},"reviewBody":"this is a great recipe--i have not bought any cream soups since this was published in the magazine.  the ingredients are inexpensive, and i can control what goes into it!!!  this is a keeper............karen","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTag"},"reviewBody":"I love being able to control the ingredients and sodium and still get the same results as I do from a can of condensed soup.  With food sensitivities in the family, many processed foods are now off limits.  This recipe added back the convenience that those old can o' soup recipes brought.  I use a different starch and organic chicken broth instead of the water and bouillon because of the allergy issues.  Works great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBox"},"reviewBody":"my husband needs a gluten free diet, so now I finally have a substitute for canned soup can't wait to use this in all my old receipes .Thank you.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFries"},"reviewBody":"i have made this since it was published in the magazine.  since then we have not used any canned cream of anything soups.  this is so easy to make--i do a double batch and keep it in a quart jar (wide mouth, to make it easier to scoop out.) i can also changem niot up with garlic powder, extra herbs and seasonings when i measure out the 1\/4 cup to start the mix. karen","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGlasses"},"reviewBody":"This is excellent! Makes an excellent soup and does not need any salt at all.  I made a happy mistake and added to much onion powder.  I will moderate it some next time - but what a delicious mistake.  The only problem is the onion powder over powers anything else I try to add so I will follow the recipe better next time - but great cream of onion ;). Great consistency and really just delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBug"},"reviewBody":"This is terrific! I have celiac disease and cannot tolerate wheat gluten. This opens up all my grandma's old recipes to me again! Super convenient with kids. THANKS!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueSword"},"reviewBody":"This has saved me so much money!  I love this recipe!  As a bonus, it's low fat\/calorie!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"221","romance_copy_dek":"This easy-to-make soup mix is great to keep on hand for those nights you need to whip up a satisfying supper in a hurry. It's a great substitute for canned cream soup in a recipe. 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I took the advice from aicenhour and left out the thyme and basil so I could add it to recipe as needed. If any of you know how to make this mix with a substitute for dry milk, please let me know. I have a son with a very bad case of lactose intolerance.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2020 02:28","GUID":"208e3660f3534c05af4c64885915c495","MemberId":2511770,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"celliott","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2020 02:28"},{"Comment":"<p>Excellent, made a chicken veggie soup with turnips, carrots, onions, peppers, seasoned with basil, white wine, salt, pepper and dill.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/18\/2015 20:51","GUID":"c6f531e494f04031b2a616e8203f0b80","MemberId":8544674,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Dianne_Oregon","SubmittedDate":"09\/18\/2015 20:51"},{"Comment":"<p>This is excellent! Makes an excellent soup and does not need any salt at all.  I made a happy mistake and added to much onion powder.  I will moderate it some next time - but what a delicious mistake.  The only problem is the onion powder over powers anything else I try to add so I will follow the recipe better next time - but great cream of onion ;). Great consistency and really just delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/12\/2014 11:15","GUID":"b581a433579245ae8b46b3dac4b919c1","MemberId":2802473,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mpowell","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2014 11:14"},{"Comment":"<p>Donnalee2- I don&#39;t know if this applies to your situation, but cornstarch, if heated for prolonged periods of time, loses it&#39;s thickening properties. Therefore, a recipe that is thickened with cornstarch will start out thick and then thin out again. Flour, on the other hand, does not loose it&#39;s thickening properties with prolonged heat.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9BA2E84DE214476B8EAF2B8FC6DEBE67","MemberId":887938,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dwinokur","SubmittedDate":"03\/04\/2014 19:07"},{"Comment":"<p>I keep this dry mix on hand at all times! Condensed soup is so expensive! But also very useful in casseroles and chicken pies. So, I use this mix. I did delete the basil and thyme for my &quot;base mixture&quot;. When I am ready for it, I season according to what dish I am using it for. Excellent!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/22\/2013 16:41","GUID":"45e88e5578eb4cc5ab74b3b0993f211e","MemberId":4627743,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"aicenhour","SubmittedDate":"08\/22\/2013 16:41"},{"Comment":"<p>This has saved me so much money!  I love this recipe!  As a bonus, it&#39;s low fat\/calorie!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2012 19:41","GUID":"E7B77A0B8AB74FDDB4FDDB0A396719F7","MemberId":798455,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mrsmomrackham","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2012 19:41"},{"Comment":"<p>One of my favorite recipes! This mix is versatile, I use it most often in the crock pot and as a quick gravy. Want a brown gravy, just add a little browning sauce. Read the nutritional analysis, the mix has 10 grams of protein per serving, canned cream soup has 1 gram.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"06\/05\/2012 12:27","GUID":"a006bfc4b15c4757ae6e079ba80c194a","MemberId":6640556,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gogrannygo2","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2012 12:27"},{"Comment":"<p>i have made this since it was published in the magazine.  since then we have not used any canned cream of anything soups.  this is so easy to make--i do a double batch and keep it in a quart jar (wide mouth, to make it easier to scoop out.) i can also changem niot up with garlic powder, extra herbs and seasonings when i measure out the 1\/4 cup to start the mix. karen<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/03\/2012 22:08","GUID":"a356a764359d41b4b21e0dcfe0814084","MemberId":1146370,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kkrausern","SubmittedDate":"03\/03\/2012 22:07"},{"Comment":"<p>MY HUSBAND NEEDS VERY LOW SALT SO I TRIED THIS. IT SEEMS TO BE OK IF YOU ARE GOING TO EAT IT ALL AT THE SAME TIME BUT I FOUND THAT FOR LEFT OVERS IT THINNED OUT AND DIDN&#39;T HAVE A VERY SOUP LIKE CONSISTENCY. THE TASTE IS GOOD. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY IT SHOULD DO THIS. DONALEE2<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"11\/14\/2011 17:48","GUID":"0d4f5d1073f2434e836aaee507d2a1c5","MemberId":1654265,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Donalee2","SubmittedDate":"11\/14\/2011 17:48"},{"Comment":"<p>my husband needs a gluten free diet, so now I finally have a substitute for canned soup can&#39;t wait to use this in all my old receipes .Thank you.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2011 23:40","GUID":"3e3fe1061f2c4ba2898d46ea05f6f8f3","MemberId":3744504,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peggypark","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2011 23:40"},{"Comment":"<p>This is terrific! I have celiac disease and cannot tolerate wheat gluten. This opens up all my grandma's old recipes to me again! Super convenient with kids. 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