Condensed Cream of Soup Substitute
I use this recipe as a substitute for the canned cream of soups in recipes. I almost never keep that stuff on hand, because its full of sodium, and just yucky. The recipe calls for chicken broth. I use chicken broth for the cream of chicken soup substitute. To make a heartier soup, like the cream of mushroom, I use beef broth. Sometimes I like to add in a little shredded chicken, sliced mushrooms, celery, etc. Use your imagination. I've never tried this soup by itself, I only use it in recipes, and its a great substitute!!! The recipe always tastes better than when I use the canned stuff. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonbutter
- 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- ½ cuplow sodium chicken broth
- ½ cuplow-fat milk or 1/2 cup nonfat milk
- salt and pepper
Directions
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 2
Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly.
- 3
Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth.
- 4
Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- 5
Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- 6
Use in casseroles in place of condensed cream soups.
- 7
Can be varied by using vegetable broth, sauteéd chopped celery, celery seed, or sauteéd chopped mushrooms.