Homemade Condensed Cream Of Soup Recipe (Keto Version Included) (2024)

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Introducing the Ultimate Keto Homemade "Cream of" Soup Recipe: Mushroom, Celery, and Chicken! Say goodbye to store-bought versions packed with unwanted additives and hello to delicious, gluten-free alternatives that fit perfectly into your keto lifestyle.

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I am pretty damn excited to share this Homemade Condense Cream of Soup recipe with you!!

I have variations for the cream of chicken, and cream of celery too.

But you could do a cream-of-onion version by adding some sauteed onions, or cream of garlic, the sky is the limit.

A HUGE plus to the whole dealio?

Regular cream of mushroom soup contains;

• 259 calories
• 17.96 grams of fat
• 4.91 grams of protein
• 1967 mg of sodium
• 8 grams carbohydrates

This version contains;

• 238 calories
• 13.1 grams of fat
• 9.8 grams of protein
• 235.2 mg of sodium
• 2 grams of carbohydrates

You know that my story goes back to my Mom, and her lack of cooking ability as well as the fact that it was the time when TV dinners we uber popular, boxed meals, and the dreaded condensed cream of _________ soup that appeared in every casserole known to mankind.

But, as a kid, I LOVED them. I would make a can of cream of mushroom soup, with crackers, and that was a meal.

My Mom even put a can of cream of mushroom soup in our mac and cheese (blue box of course).

Now that idea just makes me shudder!

But, what are you supposed to do when a recipe you love calls for a can of it?

Nobody wants to take a bunch more time working on a homemade sauce right?

I mean that is why we are using a can to begin with. We want tasty, but don't have a ton of time to spend over the stove.

Plus, the soup also adds a creaminess and thickens up the gravy or sauce that you need for those recipes.

And, if we are trying to cut out processed foods, and/or sodium, canned soups just end up gathering dust in our pantry.

So that means those favorite recipes are filed away under things we used to make.

Or so we thought.

Through the years of this "cleaned up" eating journey of mine I have tried to figure out how to create the perfect condensed soup substitute.

One that you, or I, could just dump and go like the original version, and I can tell you that I have come up with sauces that tasted good but didn't fit the bill of really being exactly like the can of soup those recipes call for.

The main example I was working with was?

The holiday classic, Green Bean Casserole (try myLow Carb Green Bean Casseroleusing this soup).

My grandmother would dump a can of green beans and a can of cream of mushroom soup together, topped with french fried onion rings, and TADA - casserole!

That was the dish that I tested.

So, when I finally nailed it down, you know I did the happy foodie dance all over my kitchen!

🥘Ingredients

Here are the ingredients needed to make the base of this Homemade Cream of Soup.

• Butter
• All-purpose flour (for keto use xanthan gum)
• Chicken or vegetable (for keto I use bone broth)
• Milk (for Keto use heavy whipping cream)
• Pink salt
• Black pepper

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

🔪Instructions

This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making the basic Homemade Cream of Soup. You will find the full directions in the recipe card, along with the variations, at the bottom of the post.

For the basic soup

• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then whisk in the stock and milk until well blended. (for keto add the bone broth and heavy cream to melted butter, then sift in the xanthan gum, whisking constantly, and bring to a simmer).
• Continue whisking constantly until sauce thickens and begins to bubble (for keto, add additional xanthan gum if a thicker consistency is desired).
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove from the heat.

Substitutions

If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only provide guidance on topics you have actual experience with.

• Vegetarian - use vegetable stock instead of chicken bone broth.
• Dairy-Free - use vegan butter or olive oil for the butter and unsweetened coconut or almond milk instead of milk or heavy cream.

📖Variations

Giving the visitor ideas on how they can change this recipe to better suit their dinner guests, or their cultural cuisine, is a great way to increase the chances they make the recipe

• Mushroom - add mushrooms, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Celery - add celery and onion powder.
• Chicken - add poultry seasoning and cooked chicken.

🍽 Equipment

The only equipment needed to make this Homemade Cream of Soup recipe is measuring cups and spoons, a small saucepot, and a whisk

Storage

Store the prepared Homemade Cream of Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (I have had mine last a week).

I have not attempted to freeze this soup.

FAQ about Homemade Condensed Cream of Soup

More Soup Recipes

• Creamy Dairy-Free Tomato Soup
• Keto Chicken and Dumplings
• Gluten-Free Spicy Chicken Ramen (Keto too!)
• Vegan Corn Chowder
• Dairy-Free Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Creamy Taco Soup (Keto and Low Carb)

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