Having Homemade Cream Soup Mix in the pantry has been a game changer for convenience.

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Everyone loves a good cream of chicken soup casserole. It gives all the nostalgic flavors that bring you back to a cozy meal at home with your family. As a mom now, I want to make those meals for my husband and kids. Only thing is, I now know how many extra ingredients are in those cans of soup.

This homemade cream soup mix gives you the same creamy base without the additives — and it stores right in your pantry.

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Why You’ll Love This Cream Soup Mix Recipe

This homemade cream of chicken substitute is just as flavorful as one you would buy in a can from the store. The best part is that there are no mystery ingredients or preservatives. You can make this and store it in your pantry for when you need it! DIY cream soup mix has really helped me out in a pinch. No more needing to run to the store for that one can of soup you always seem to run out of.

Homemade Cream Soup Mix (Dry Base)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• ¾ cup cornstarch
• ¼ cup chicken bouillon powder (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Whisk together and store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.

Yield: About 6–8 “cans” of soup.

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How to Use

To replace 1 can of condensed cream soup:

In a saucepan whisk:

• ⅓ cup dry mix
• 1 ¼ cups cold water

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 3–5 minutes).

Use immediately in casseroles or recipes.

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Flavor Variations for Cream Soup Mix

Cream of Mushroom

Add:

• ¼ cup finely chopped sautéed mushrooms (when cooking)

Cream of Celery

Add:

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sautéed celery

Cream of Chicken

Use your homemade chicken bouillon + add a splash of milk for extra richness.

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Cozy Kitchen Tips

• For richer soup: substitute half water with milk
• For gluten-free: confirm cornstarch brand is GF
• For thicker soup: reduce liquid slightly

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Storage Section

Store in:

• Glass jar
• Airtight container
• Cool, dry pantry

Keeps up to 6 months.

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• Chicken Bouillon recipe
• Taco seasoning
• Ranch mix
• Beef Bouillon
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