If I had a dollar for every recipe that starts with “just one can of condensed soup,” I could buy… well, a lot of soup. And honestly, those cans may be convenient, but I’m a texture person—I eat with my eyes—and the jiggly contents of a canned cream-of soup just isn’t appetizing to me. Plus, when I make it from scratch at home, I know exactly what goes into it! These homemade cream of mushroom, celery, chicken, and broccoli soups are simple, delicious, and easy one-to-one swaps for the canned versions in any recipe. They’re perfect for casseroles, pot pies, slow cooker dinners, or anytime you need a reliable “cream of” shortcut.
1. Cream of Mushroom Soup Substitute
Cream of Mushroom Soup
#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #fbc41b; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23-33 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23-50 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-23-66 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }
This homemade cream of mushroom soup substitute has all the rich, savory flavor of the classic, but it’s made with fresh mushrooms and simple ingredients. It comes together quickly and works perfectly as a one-to-one substitute for condensed canned soup in any recipe (like green bean casserole).
2. Cream of Chicken Soup Replacement
Cream of Chicken Soup
#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #fbc41b; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24-33 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24-50 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-24-66 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }
$1.50 recipe
Get the Recipe
This easy cream of chicken soup replacement is rich, flavorful, and made entirely from pantry staples. I use butter, chicken bouillon, milk, cream, and a little cornstarch to create the classic silky texture and comforting flavor. It thickens just like the canned version, so it’s an easy one-to-one swap when you need it.
3. Homemade Cream of Celery Soup
Cream of Celery Soup
#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #fbc41b; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25-33 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25-50 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-25-66 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }
Got a few limp ribs of celery hanging out in the crisper? Don’t toss them! Turn them into this creamy, flavorful homemade cream of celery soup instead. I use every bit of the celery, even the leaves, so nothing goes to waste. It’s a delicious soup in its own right and gives your recipes that classic cream-of-something texture without any mystery ingredients.
4. Cream of Broccoli Soup Replacement
Cream of Broccoli Soup
#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #fbc41b; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26-33 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26-50 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-26-66 stop { stop-color: #fbc41b; }
$1.90 recipe
Get the Recipe
This cream of broccoli soup replacement is my secret weapon for last-minute recipes when there’s no canned version in sight. I use frozen broccoli because it’s affordable, lasts forever in the freezer, and saves me from wasting fresh produce that always seems to wilt too soon. It thickens beautifully to the same consistency as the canned kind, with a fresh, mild flavor that tastes like it came from scratch (because it did!).
More Recipe Roundups
The post Homemade Condensed Soup Substitutes appeared first on Budget Bytes.