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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
 Posted - May 12 2010 : 08:24:23 AM
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I need some suggestions on how to make a substitution for cream of anything (chicken, mushroom, etc.) I have a few recipes that I love but refuse to use that canned stuff and know there must be some easy way to make something that is similar! Any suggestions?
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4238 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4238 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 09:01:49 AM
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I have a recipe at home for cream of _______ soups. I googled for it, but sad to say I have not tried it yet.
Michele |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 09:35:14 AM
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I make my own cream of ____ soups and always just start with a basic roux. Not sure if that's the "official way" but I've never had anyone complain. Flour, butter, stock and whole milk. Add your stuff.
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 2:24:41 PM
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I would do it Jonni's way but I call it white sauce. I think that is basically a recipe I received in an extension service newsletter once.
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
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Jeanna
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
Jeanna
Franklin
NC
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 5:44:39 PM
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Here is the recipe I have for it.
2 cups instant milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup instant chicken bouillon
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
Combine and store in an airtight container.
To Use: Combine 1/3 cup mix and 1 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil while stirring often. Adda vegetable for more flavor, such as diced celery (optional). Can be used for any recipe calling for crem of ---- soup.
Jeanna
Farmgirl Sister #41
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2010 : 9:14:59 PM
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I am so glad you asked this question, as I now feel the same way you do about using those canned soaps! I used to use them in the past but it's been a while. However, I have some nice older recipes that use the canned soups. Tweaked with a homemade version, they are worth revisiting.
One of my favorite columns was in Cooking Light magazine years ago. They would take all those crazy recipes from the PTA and churches, etc. that called for all that processed crap (green bean casserole anyone? what about Watergate salad?) and update them with fresher ingredients, lowering the fat and sugar and generally making them healthier. Haven't read those in a while so I don't know if they still do that, but some of those recipes are great when made from scratch. Good flavor is what made them popular to begin with, but healthier versions are just better! And when you are eating healthier, those heavier originals just don't taste good anymore.
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
823 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 10:06:56 AM
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Wow, thanks Jeanna! I'm definitely going to give this a try!
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 10:38:21 AM
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I just make a nice thick roux also and use a good strong homemade stock for flavor. I think you're really just looking for the texture of a canned soup in most canned soup recipes....
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 5:01:58 PM
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Too funny - I was just thinking about this a couple of days ago. Anybody know what would be a good substitute for condensed tomato soup?
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 7:41:56 PM
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Oh my! My husband and I were just looking for a replacement for cream of _____ soup. I love my old recipes for hearty casseroles but don't want to make them anymore. We are trying to eat organic. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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quiltin mama
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Heather
Crescent City
CA
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2010 : 8:01:50 PM
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Jonni,
I just have to thank you once more, I made my soup and it turned out great!
Here's what I did:
3 Tbsp organic butter
3 Tbsp organic flour
1 1/2c organic cream
1 c organic chicken broth
It was perfect and so nice that it didn't have any MSG, GMOs or hydrogentaed oils!!
I really appreciate the tip! :)
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Edited by - quiltin mama on May 13 2010 8:02:34 PM |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2010 : 06:00:52 AM
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I'm so glad, Heather! It's really a great way to conserve what you have, too...when we're snowed in or whatever, I just whip up a batch of homemade cream of ____ soup! And what's even more wonderful, is that if you know how to make a good roux, you can make anything, now :)
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