Homemade Cream of Anything Soup Base
Homemade Cream of Anything Soup Base
Ingredients
For the Dry Soup Base
- 1 cup powdered milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon parsley
To Make a Cream of Soup (per serving)
- 1/3 cup dry soup base mix
- 1 1/4 cups broth or water
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the powdered milk, cornstarch, dehydrated onion flakes, onion powder, ground black pepper, ground thyme, basil, and parsley.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until they are well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Transfer the prepared dry soup base to an airtight container. Store at room temperature until you are ready to use it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
To make a cream of soup, combine 1/3 cup of the prepared dry soup base mix with 1 1/4 cups of your chosen liquid (broth for cream of chicken, vegetable broth for cream of mushroom, or water for a basic cream soup).
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Heat this mixture over medium-low heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it reaches your desired consistency. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to boil too vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Customize your cream of soup by adding dehydrated ingredients such as mushrooms, broccoli, or celery during the heating process. You can also stir in cooked chicken or other proteins.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Cream of Anything Soup Base
For the Dry Soup Base
- 1 cup powdered milk
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon parsley
To Make a Cream of Soup (per serving)
- 1/3 cup dry soup base mix
- 1 1/4 cups broth or water
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the powdered milk, cornstarch, dehydrated onion flakes, onion powder, ground black pepper, ground thyme, basil, and parsley.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly until they are well combined and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Transfer the prepared dry soup base to an airtight container. Store at room temperature until you are ready to use it.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
To make a cream of soup, combine 1/3 cup of the prepared dry soup base mix with 1 1/4 cups of your chosen liquid (broth for cream of chicken, vegetable broth for cream of mushroom, or water for a basic cream soup).
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Heat this mixture over medium-low heat in a saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk, until it reaches your desired consistency. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to boil too vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Customize your cream of soup by adding dehydrated ingredients such as mushrooms, broccoli, or celery during the heating process. You can also stir in cooked chicken or other proteins.
⏱️ 3 min