Create your own Cream of Anything Soup Mix with simple pantry ingredients! This homemade mix is a convenient and budget-friendly alternative to canned soups. Just add broth and your choice of ingredients—mushrooms, chicken, celery, or more—for a rich and creamy homemade soup. Perfect for cooking and meal prep!

Ingredients  

• 1 cup non fat dry milk powder
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons dried onions
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon parsley

Preparation

To Make the Dry Mix

1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
2. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage.

To Prepare the Soup

1. In a saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup of the dry mix with 1 1/4 cups of liquid (chicken or vegetable broth is recommended).
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Customizing Your Soup

For a personalized touch, add 1/2 cup of your chosen ingredient while cooking:

• Cream of Mushroom Soup: Sliced mushrooms
• Cream of Asparagus Soup: Chopped asparagus
• Cream of Broccoli Soup: Chopped broccoli
• Cheese Soup: Shredded cheddar cheese
• Cream of Celery Soup: Diced celery
• Cream of Chicken Soup: Cooked, diced chicken
• Cream of Potato Soup: Diced potatoes
• Cream of Tomato Soup: Chopped tomatoes
• Cream of Shrimp Soup: Cooked shrimp

Gourmet Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk powder (instead of non-fat dry milk for a richer taste)
• 3/4 cup arrowroot powder (a silkier, more delicate thickener than cornstarch)
• 2 Tablespoons freeze-dried shallots (for a more refined onion flavor)
• 1 Tablespoon roasted garlic powder (adds depth and umami)
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence (a fragrant blend of thyme, rosemary, oregano, and lavender)
• 1 teaspoon white pepper (milder and more elegant than black pepper)
• 1 teaspoon dried porcini mushroom powder (adds an earthy, umami boost)
• 1 teaspoon Italian parsley flakes (for freshness and a touch of brightness)