Homemade “Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix

This easy homemade “Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix can be used in place of canned cream of chicken, cream of broccoli, etc. I always keep a huge jar ready to grab to flavor and thicken soups, stews, and other dishes. Making your own spices and soup mixes really helps you take control of the chemicals you and your family are consuming.

Plus, making your own “Cream of Chicken” Soup mix costs pennies on the dollar!

Ingredients 

• 10 Tablespoons Bouillon powder (Recipe linked below)
• 2 cups of powdered milk (whole or low-fat) 
• 3/4 cup of corn starch
• * Freeze-dried flavors if available (see below)

*See below for variations & tips

Process

Put all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until thoroughly blended. You can also shake well in a quart jar, but I tend to double the recipe and don’t have the space in the jar to spare.

Store

This will fit nicely into a large canning jar with room to spare.  Keep in the pantry or on a spice shelf with the lid on to keep moisture out. It will clump up if exposed.

Tip: Using a jar-top vacuum sealer will help prolong the shelf life between uses.

To Use

Simply mix 1/3 cup to 1 1/2 cups of hot or boiling water to flavor and thicken.

I just use like a can of Homemade “Cream of Chicken” Soup Mix. Honestly, just eyeballing it in the crockpot or wherever I’m throwing it that day. Just start slow. You can always add more for flavor or thickening. You can also always add just more Chicken Bouillon if the flavor seems lacking, but the mixture is thick enough.

*Tips and tricks

• Once added, if you like the flavor but want it to thicken more, simply add a small amount of cornstarch to a cup of water and stir it in. Add a bit at a time, cooking and stirring in between. This will give the starch a chance to work its thickening magic. Stir to prevent it from settling at the bottom.
• If you have a freeze dryer (aka you’re cooler than me), you can add 1/2-1 cup of any freeze-dried ingredient you like.  You could make it chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and celery. Basically, the possibilities are endless!
• If you don’t have a freeze dryer, simply add fresh, canned or frozen flavors of your choice. I basically throw in broccoli whenever I can. Such a super food!
• You can also make a spicy or Cajun version by adding 2 tablespoons (or more if you dare!) of Cajun seasonings like Tony Chachere’s, or you can add 1 tablespoon cayenne and/or 1 tablespoon chili powder.
• Add whatever flavors you and your family like. Or keep several versions for different dishes and occasions

Make your pantry work for you!

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