Substitute for Cream of Mushroom Soup
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4.2
Substitute for Cream of Mushroom Soup
Description
This recipe creates a condensed cream of mushroom soup substitute by first gently sautéing finely chopped mushrooms in butter until softened. Flour is then incorporated to form a roux with the mushrooms, which is cooked briefly. Gradually whisking in vegetable broth and milk yields a thickened mixture with a smooth, creamy texture similar to canned condensed soup. The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
The sauce thickens further as it cools, so the consistency can be adjusted when used. This homemade version avoids preservatives and artificial ingredients, providing a fresher taste and texture in recipes. It can easily be diluted with additional milk or broth to create a thinner mushroom soup if desired.
The recipe yields approximately the amount of one 10-ounce can of cream of mushroom soup and is suitable for use in casseroles, gravies, or as a soup base.
Fresh mushrooms are preferred for best flavor, though jarred mushrooms can be used as a substitute if needed.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup mushroom finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and melt. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add the broth and milk to the pan and whisk over medium heat until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. The mixture should be quite thick, similar to the consistency of condensed cream soup. It will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes before using as a replacement for canned cream of mushroom soup in casseroles and other recipes.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness by adding more milk or broth when using as soup rather than a condensed base.
- This recipe yields about one 10-ounce can equivalent, ideal for casseroles calling for cream of mushroom soup.
- Fresh mushrooms provide better flavor, but jarred mushrooms are an acceptable alternative if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 789mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1497IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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