A Distinctly Different Homestead

Cream of...Soup Substitute #1

Cream of Chicken Soup

This recipe yields about the same as 2 cans cream of chicken soup whisked with one can of milk which is what I used BEFORE finding this great recipe! I usually quadruple this for saucy meals. 

2 Tbsp melted butter (or red palm oil...it's even better!)

3 Tbsp. freshly ground whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup chicken broth (I use 1/2 cup water and 2 tsp. Frontier Naturals chicken-flavored broth powder)

1/2 cup milk

1/4 tsp. salt

Whisk flour into melted butter slowly until smooth.  Remove from heat and gradually add liquids, stirring with whisk until smooth.  Return to medium heat.  Add salt, cook and stir till smooth and thick (about 10 minutes).

Easy and NO chemical additives, preservatives, etc, though the quality of your chicken boullion is important.  Find and use Frontier Naturals!!  This is a multi-purpose gravy that substitutes for all the "Cream of" soups:

For celery, omit chicken broth, use one cup milk and add 1 cup sauteed celery.

For beef dishes, use beef broth powder instead.

We don't eat mushroom, but you could experiment and figure out how many mushrooms are right!

Momma

Soup

11:54, Wednesday, October 24, 2007 .. Posted by Isabella

I am going to try this recipe tonight. I am so happy that their is something to replace the stuff out of a can. Thanks for sharing. I

Thank you! Thank you!! You're the BEST!

05:56, Thursday, October 25, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

Now I just need to find out where I can get the crystals. Do you order them online or do you have them at a health food store? We have several in the metro area, but I have never been to them!! Shame on me!

Stephanie@inspired

I found it!!

05:58, Thursday, October 25, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

Okay, I just googled frontier naturals. What a wealth of a website! I am studying...

Stephanie@inspired