When it comes to cooking, having a versatile cream of soup base can be a real time-saver. Instead of relying on pre-packaged options from the store, why not try making your own?
By making your own cream of soup base, you can create healthier options that align with your dietary choices. Whether you choose a vegetable-based or nut-based approach, incorporating dairy substitutes or experimenting with flavor enhancers, the possibilities are endless. So, say goodbye to store-bought cream of soup bases and embrace the deliciousness of homemade soups made with wholesome ingredients. Enjoy!

Cream Of Soup Base
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 TB dried onions
- 1 TB onion powder
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients and store in an airtight container.
- To make soup: 1/3 cup dry mix to 1 1/4 cup liquid (generally use chicken or vegetable broth for most except cream of mushroom which I use beef broth) in a saucepan and simmer to your desired thickness.
- For your add ins to make each type of soup
- 1/2 cup mixed mushrooms optional, cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup asparagus optional- cream of asparagus soup
- 1/2 cup broccoli optional- cream of broccoli soup
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional- cheese soup
- 1/2 cup celery optional- cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup chicken optional- cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup diced potato optional- cream of potato soup
- 1/2 cup tomatoes optional- cream of tomato soup
- 1/2 cup shrimp optional- cream of shrimp soup







2 responses
I love cream of … soups. But I hate all the preservatives. Having an “in house” home base is a wonderful tool to have on hand. Thanks ever so much
I love these sort of recipes, my only question is when do I add in the add ins? Do I add in for example my mushrooms while the soup is cooking or cook my mushrooms separately and then add to the soup?