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    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

    February 15, 2016 by Jenn K 13 Comments

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    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Homemade cream of mushroom soup or sauce is bazillion times better than the canned version. Because they taste better…fresher…and because you know exactly the ingredients that were added to the sauce.

    You can pronounce them all. And then there’s the you can season it as you like. Give it some garlic flare. Or a punch of onion flavor.

    I began making homemade ‘cream of soup’ sauces when I lived in the Dominican Republic because at that time, they didn’t carry the canned version in the colmados and supermercados in our town. I continue to make the homemade version today because we deal with multiple children having food allergy/intolerance to dairy.

    I use a dairy-free margarine and rice milk to make the dairy free version. You can use regular salted butter and 2% or whole milk for a dairy version. (I prefer not to use skim milk as it makes the sauce to thin. If you’re trying to save calories, maybe add a little more skim milk and let some of the water boil off to thicken it up!)

    How to Make Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Medium-high heat. Skillet with tall edge or saucepan.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Melt butter.

    Give it a good swirl so that the pan is coated in the butter.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Add flour.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Whisk. Whisk. Whisk. Into a paste.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    A very bubbly paste.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Quickly whisk in the milk, so no clumps form.

    Yes, pour and whisk at the same time.

    Reduce heat.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    It will become smooth and thicken as it heats.

    Medium to medium low heat.

    You don’t want to burn the sauce.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Drop in mushrooms.

    And/or chopped onions.

    And/or fresh crushed garlic.

    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup | 5DollarDinners.com

    Let them cook up and bubble in the sauce for a few minutes. Season to taste.

    Use in recipes that call for a can of cream of mushroom soup!

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    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

    Homemade cream of mushroom soup or sauce is bazillion times better than the canned version
    Prep Time10 minutes
    Cook Time15 minutes
    Servings - 1 can

    Ingredients 

    • 4 Tbsp butter
    • 4 Tbsp flour
    • 2 cups milk
    • 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, melt the butter and the stir into the flour to make a paste.
    • Quickly stir in the milk and whisk whisk whisk whisk, so that no clumps form.
    • Heat over medium high heat and bring to bubbling.
    • Once bubbling, stir in the chopped mushrooms and any other seasonings (see notes below.)
    • Turn down the heat and let simmer for low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened to your preference. Will thicken slightly more as it cools.
    • Use the homemade cream of mushroom soup in place of 1 can + the milk in any recipe.

    Notes

    You could add 1-2 tsp of other mild spices like garlic powder, minced dried onion, or Italian seasoning - depending on the flavor or recipe that you're using with this meal.

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    Comments

    1. Tiffany says

      January 23, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      is it really only 1 can worth for 4 cups? seems like it should be more like 2 or 3?

      Reply
    2. Bea says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      Maybe they are talking about the huge can of soup and not the smaller can. I agree with you that 4 cups is a lot and would fill several small cans. LOL Can’t wait to try this easy version!

      Reply
    3. Big Mac says

      January 24, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      i see many recipes that show “Cajun Spice” what and where can I get this?
      At Safeway yesterday and could only find the “Keg Restaurant” brand of Cajun Seasoning.
      Thanks for the reply & info.
      Ron

      Reply
      • Adrienne B says

        January 25, 2015 at 11:05 am

        The Cajun seasoning I like is in a green canister in the seasonings section. It’s called Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning.

        Reply
      • Lee in Louisiana says

        January 25, 2015 at 3:58 pm

        from their website you can order many different styles and quantities. Tony’s has salt so no need to add either that or pepper. the salt free taste’s good too.

        Reply
    4. Andrea says

      January 25, 2015 at 12:13 am

      This looks great, and easy! Can it be frozen? Would it taste just as good after having been frozen? Thanks so much for all your yummy meals!

      Reply
    5. Bill says

      January 25, 2015 at 11:08 am

      How do you store it till you need it?

      Reply
      • Jan says

        January 25, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        This is the way I have made my cheese sauce for Mac/ cheese for years…once the milk is added & begins to get thick ,make sure heat is low & add sm chunks of your favorite cheese. Keep stirring till cheese is melted. JAN from ILLinois

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        • Diane Hazeu says

          January 31, 2015 at 5:13 pm

          thank you for this idea re mac and cheese. Ever since I made a home made recipe for mac & cheese the thought of going back to Kraft Dinner in the box just turns my stomach, lol

          Reply
    6. Lisa says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Will rice flour work as well? I am trying to find an easy cream of Mushroom soup that is wheat free due to allergy to wheat.

      Reply
    7. Ericka says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Can you can it or freeze for an extended period of time?

      Reply
    8. Christine says

      July 26, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. I generally half it because it’s only two of us.

      Reply
    9. Amanda says

      August 24, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      I’m NOT a fan of cream of mushroom soup until now I love it on pork chops and can honestly say I will eat this as a soup by itself . This soup was super easy to make and great frozen for quick meals I have tried many recipes but this one was husband and kids approved…..lol

      Reply

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