Description
Pioneer Woman’s Homemade Cream of Anything Soup delivers pure comfort without processed ingredients. Creamy, versatile, and simple to prepare, this recipe lets cooks swap canned soups for fresh, flavorful alternatives that elevate home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (plus extra as needed for desired consistency)
- ½ cup butter
Thickening Agents:
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Initiate the foundation of the soup by gently melting 1/2 cup (113 grams) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low temperature, ensuring the butter does not brown or separate.
- Sprinkle 6 tablespoons (48 grams) of all-purpose flour into the melted butter, using a whisk to create a uniform, silky roux with no visible lumps.
- Pour 2 cups (473 milliliters) of whole milk into the roux incrementally, whisking continuously to prevent any potential clumping and create a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Crush and dissolve 2 chicken bouillon cubes directly into the developing sauce, stirring methodically to distribute the savory flavor throughout the mixture.
- Maintain a gentle heat, allowing the liquid to gradually thicken while stirring consistently, which typically takes 5-7 minutes until the soup reaches a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing freshly ground black pepper, adjusting the quantity to align with personal taste preferences and thoroughly incorporating the seasoning.
- Assess the soup’s texture, and if needed, incrementally introduce additional milk to achieve the desired viscosity, ensuring a smooth and velvety final product.
Notes
- Whip up a healthier alternative to store-bought condensed soups that slash sodium and eliminate unwanted preservatives.
- Craft a flexible base that effortlessly morphs into cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery with minimal ingredient tweaks.
- Create a fresher, more controlled version that gives you complete power over what goes into your favorite recipes.
- Breeze through preparation in under 15 minutes, beating a quick store run and saving precious cooking time.
- Refrigerate confidently in an airtight container for up to 5 days, keeping your culinary secret weapon ready to go.
- Match standard recipe measurements perfectly with this homemade equivalent to a 10.5-ounce condensed soup can.
- Leverage common pantry ingredients to create a budget-friendly solution that stretches your cooking creativity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 827 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg