Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Mix

Don’t you hate it when you’re ready to cook and realize you’re missing an ingredient? Cream-of-anything soups were always one of those staples I never seemed to have enough of. That’s when I started making this homemade cream of chicken soup mix years ago. Now, I never have to worry about running out—I can just whip up a fresh batch anytime.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups flour

• 1 1/2 cups dry milk powder

• 3 tablespoons crushed chicken bouillon cubes

• 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a quart-sized mason jar and shake well to mix.

3. To make cream of chicken soup, stir 1/2 cup of the mix into 1 1/2 cups of water. I like to start by adding a little water at a time in a saucepot until it’s smooth, then pour in the rest.

5. Heat over medium-low until it thickens slightly.

Other Cream-of-Soup Ideas:

• Cheddar Cheese Soup: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese as the soup warms. The cheese melts perfectly, creating a rich, creamy flavor.

• Cream of Mushroom Soup: Add chopped mushrooms while heating. I mostly stick to chicken and cheddar, so I’d encourage experimenting to find your preferred proportions.

This cheddar cheese variation is what I use in my French Bread Loaf recipe—it’s a family favorite!

If you try your hand at other cream-of-soup flavors, I’d love to see your creations. Share in the comments or tag us on social media!

Until next time, keep living that farm-fresh life.

~ Megan Taylor