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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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 100kcal

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

Instructions

Cook the Mushrooms:

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:

Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until coated. This forms the base for thickening your soup.

Add milk and broth:

Slowly whisk in the milk and vegetable broth. Keep whisking to prevent lumps.

Season:

Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

Simmer:

Let it cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy soup consistency.

Taste and adjust:

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!

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