Condensed Cream Soup Substitute 2

In a skillet on the stovetop, make a roux:

1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour

Then whisk in the following ingredients:

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

This is equal to ONE can of condensed cream soup.

*Just like the other condensed soup substitute, I haven't made this because opening a can is so much easier. However, it IS nice to have the ability to sub if I'm out. Of course, it IS the healthier option.

Condensed Cream Soup Substitute

Some people don't like to cook with canned condensed soups. Here's an alternative equal to two 10oz cans:

2 TBSP butter
2 TBSP olive oil
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp salt or more to taste
2 cups milk (less for a thicker soup)
12 fresh mushrooms, chopped - for mushroom soup

Heat butter and oil in skillet, then add flour and salt - stirring to make a roux. If doing mushroom, add them and cook about a minute, just to soften, add milk and stir until thickened.

To make this cream of chicken: omit the mushrooms, add 1 tsp chicken base or bouillon and substitute half the milk with chicken broth.

*I will be honest, I've never gone to the trouble of making this myself. It's too easy to use the cans of soup from the store, but I thought it would be good to post this for future reference or for somebody that might need it due to an allergy to MSG. It's certainly a more healthy alternative.