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Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute

Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute

This Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute is a quick, creamy, and flavorful homemade version made with simple ingredients—perfect for casseroles, soups, and sauces!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Mushrooms:
  1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil or butter and the chopped mushrooms. Cook for 2–3 minutes until they soften and release their moisture.
Add flour:
  1. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until coated. This forms the base for thickening your soup.
Add milk and broth:
  1. Slowly whisk in the milk and vegetable broth. Keep whisking to prevent lumps.
Season:
  1. Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Simmer:
  1. Let it cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy soup consistency.
Taste and adjust:
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Your homemade cream of mushroom soup substitute is ready to use!

Notes

  • Stir continuously while cooking to avoid lumps.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more milk or broth.
  • Double the recipe if you often cook casseroles—it stores well!