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Homemade Condensed Cream Soup Recipe

Homemade Condensed Cream Soup Recipe

A thick, creamy soup base made from scratch to replace canned cream soups in any recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Can equivalent
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For Condensed Cream Soup Base
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups milk whole milk preferred
  • ½ cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Add-Ins Flavor Variations
  • Finely chopped mushrooms for cream of mushroom
  • Onion powder or garlic powder
  • A splash of cream for extra richness
  • Herbs like thyme or parsley

Method
 

  1. Melt butter and whisk in flour.
  2. Slowly add milk and broth.
  3. Cook until thick and condensed.
  4. Season and adjust texture.
  5. Use or store for later.

Notes

  • Equal to one can of soup
  • Perfect for casseroles
  • Freeze for long-term storage
  • Customize with mushrooms or herbs