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creamed soup basic formula

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Heidi Hoerman
Hingham, MA

Are you hankering for the consistency of a canned cream soup without the excess sodium and other mystery ingredients? This formula will result in a thick and creamy soup where you control the fat and salt content. The kind of soup it becomes depends on what you put in it.

(1 rating)
yield 2 to 3
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For creamed soup basic formula

  • 1 c
    chopped vegetable(s)
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil or unsalted butter (optional)
  • 4 oz
    cooked meat (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 can
    fat-free evaporated milk
  • to taste
    salt & pepper and other additions

How To Make creamed soup basic formula

  • 1
    In a soup pot on medium heat, saute the diced vegetables in the olive oil or butter until the vegetables are "al dente." If you are using potatoes or other slow-cooking vegetable, add a few tablespoons of water, cover, and steam to finish cooking the vegetables.
  • 2
    Optionally, dice or break the meat into small pieces and add to the vegetables.
  • 3
    Mix the water and flour until the lumps are gone. This can be done with a whisk or by shaking the flour and water together in a jar.
  • 4
    Pour the floured water and the evaporated milk into the vegetables and meat. Stir to mix.
  • 5
    Bring to a simmer and turn the heat down to medium low. Continue to simmer slowly, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the flour has been fully cooked and the soup has thickened.
  • 6
    Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and other additions. Serve hot.
  • 7
    Some suggestions: Variation 1: Diced leeks, potatoes and ham Variation 2: Mushrooms, onions, and turkey Variation 3: Corn, potatoes, onion, and bacon Variation 4: Onions, potatoes, and haddock (start with raw fish) Variation 5: Celery, shallots, and cumin (no meat) Variation 6: Spinach, roasted garlic, grated parmesan and nutmeg (no meat)

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