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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 can of soup 1471g Recipe makes 1 can of soup)
Calories 1246
Calories from Fat 774		(62%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 86.0g	132%
	Saturated Fat 53.6g	267%
	Monounsaturated Fat 23.9g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 270mg		90%
Sodium 2087mg		86%
Potassium 2252mg		64%
Total Carbohydrate 73.8g		24%
	Dietary Fiber 2.9g	11%
	Sugars 10.9g
Protein 50.4g		100%
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Specialty Soup Substitutes - Cream

Recipe #278160 | 4 min | 1 min prep | add private note

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By: unmistakable1
Jan 11, 2008

I was tired of paying over a dollar for Campbell's soups when a friend gave me this recipe. It doesn't take much extra work, and it's so much healthier! It's been months since I bought a can of cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of celery, cheddar cheese, or tomato soup... helping my budget and my health at the same time.

1 can of soup (change servings and units)

Ingredients

BASE RECIPE

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper (optional)

CREAM OF CHICKEN

1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or sage
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (I use homemade)
1/2 cup milk

CREAM OF CELERY

1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 cup milk

CREAM OF MUSHROOM

1/4 cup chopped mushroom
1 tablespoon onion
1 cup milk

TOMATO SOUP

1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 cup tomato juice

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and saute veggies (if using).
2
Whisk in flour, salt, and spices (if using).
3
Let cook 1 minute, stirring often; slowly add liquid(s). Whisk continually until bubbly and thick. (If making cheese soup, stir in cheese here).

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From: carrie sheridan

On Oct 7, 2009

this is such a great idea - fresher, not manufactured food - try kerry irish gold butter - even if it's more expensive - it is delicious and well worth it!

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From: Anemone

On Sep 29, 2009

These are great. I love how I can avoid the extra salt and additives that commercially made soups have... at a fraction of the cost! I have these recipes taped to the inside of my pantry cupboard for quick reference!

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From: atlfitgirl

On Apr 2, 2008

I used the cream of mushroom version in a broccoli casserole and it worked out great. I used double the mushrooms ( since we love 'shrooms) and organic 2% milk. It was thick, creamy and delicious... they only thing it needed was a touch more salt... I hate buying/using canned cream soups, so this was just perfect!!! I can't wait to try all the other "varieties"! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

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From: smellyvegetarian

On Nov 18, 2008

This was really great! I made the cheese version for use in Whole Wheat Macaroni and Cheese With Ham, and I will definitely try the others. I used skim milk and Smart Balance and it still worked like a charm, Thanks for posting!

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