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Homemade cream of chicken soup base stored in a mason jar

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Base (Dry Pantry Mix)

A simple homemade dry cream of chicken soup mix made with pantry staples. Replaces canned soup for casseroles, skillet meals, and comfort-food recipes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 can
Course: pantry staples

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup powdered milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp celery seed
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp sage
  • ½ tsp sugar

Method
 

  1. Prepare a clean pint jar.
  2. Use a canning funnel to add the dry ingredients to the jar.
  3. Once all the dry ingredients are added, shake the jar to mix.
  4. When ready to cook, take ⅓ cup of the mix and add 1¼ cups water, or 1 cup water and ¼ cup milk for a creamier soup.

Notes

This mix replaces one can of cream of chicken soup. Use in casseroles, skillet meals, pot pies, or any recipe calling for canned cream soup.