Cream of Soup Mix

by Merissa on December 1, 2010

When I look at a can of any kind of "Cream of...." soup mix at the store all I see is MSG, MSG, MSG. And then I look down and see the price and think, "Why do I really need this?" and I end up leaving the store without my canned soup and make something different for supper. I know that you can buy kinds without MSG but they are so much more expensive and when you are on a budget it's hard to fit that price into your weekly food limit. This recipe mix is so easy to make and easy to store so you don't have to make it every time you need a "Cream of..." soup mix. I made up a batch today to add to my Chicken Pot Pie I'm making for supper later.
(adapted from The Complete Tightwad Gazette)

What you need:

2 c. dry milk
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. chicken bouillon powder(I used THIS)
2 T. dried onion flakes

Mix all the ingredients together well. I used my own dried onions for the mix.

That's it! When you want to make up a liquid batch just mix 1/2 c. of the mix with 1 1/4 c. water. You should be able to substitute it in any recipe needing cream of chicken soup mix. To use it in place of cream of mushroom just add some mushrooms to whatever dish you are making along with the liquid mix.

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1 Anonymous December 2, 2010 at 4:43 am

Great idea!

2 Bonnie December 2, 2010 at 1:38 pm

Thanks so much for a simple way to make this and cheap!!! You have a very lovley day!

3 Kasee July 22, 2011 at 6:12 pm

Terriffic! I made a batch and love it! But I have a question: How do I use this mix in a recipe that calls for Cream of Soup UNDILUTED?

4 Merissa July 22, 2011 at 7:32 pm: Hmmm, good question. Maybe just add just enough milk or water to make it into a paste.

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5 Julie September 18, 2011 at 11:57 am

i was so excited to see this MSG free option!!!! BUT then looking at the boullion that you use- the first ingredient is Maltodextrin- guess what that is…….processed free glutamic acid in other words MSG!!! not to mention the next couple ingredients later – natural flavor again another form of MGS.
I am still on the search for finding substitutions for this horrible neurotoxin. Will keep searching maybe we can help each other – just wanted to let you know the correct information!!

6 Connie November 16, 2011 at 10:51 am

You just made my day! It’s been raining and was getting ready to head to store. My 15yr old daughter is totally hooked on Cream of Chicken soup! Now I can make my own and save money. Oh yea and the kido will be happy

7 amanda December 11, 2011 at 1:30 pm