Homemade Dry Soup Mix Recipe | Easy and Budget-Friendly

Dry soup mix is a time saver that allows you to have a delicious and satisfying soup without having to spend hours in the kitchen. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients or to create a quick and easy meal.

The mix can be made with any combination of dehydrated ingredients, such as dried onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes. You can also add dried herbs and spices for extra flavor.  Dry soup mix is a cost-effective way to make soup, as it can be made with pantry staples that you may already have on hand. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your dishes, then you should definitely consider using dried soup mixes. These mixes can be used in a variety of recipes, like stews and casseroles, or just with ingredients you might already have at home. Plus, they’re usually very budget-friendly, so they’re a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals without breaking the bank.

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Now that you know what a dry soup mix is, then be sure to check out some of the dried soup mixes that are available or try your hand at creating your own dry soup mix. You might be surprised at how many different dishes you can make with them.  With the following recipe, the variations are endless.  This cream of soup mix is a dry mix that mimics the store-bought “Cream of Chicken”, “Cream of Celery”, and “Cream of Mushroom” soups.

Cream of Soup Mix

Cream of Soup Mix to keep on hand for when you need a can of “Cream of Something Soup”. Something can be chicken, celery, or mushroom. The options are endless.

Keyword: Purefoy

Servings: 8 cans

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jars with Lids
  • Measuring Cup
  • Spoon for Mixing

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered milk
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup instant chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Put into a tight-sealing jar, like a Mason Jar. Store in a dark place like the pantry.

To Use:

  • Mix ⅓ cup dry soup mix with 1 ¼ cup of water. Heat on the stove until thickened. Makes the equivalent of 1 can of soup.
  • Thickened soup can be used in place of any type of “Cream of Soup”

Different Soup Flavors

  • Cream of Celery Soup – add 3 tablespoons of dried celery flakes.
  • Cream of Chicken – add 2 tablespoons of instant chicken bouillon
  • Cream of Mushroom – add 3 tablespoons of dehydrated mushroom pieces

Notes

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  1. Yum. Mike and I used to eat the Lipton instant cream of chicken soup mix, but this sounds better. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.

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