Cream Soup Base

Cream Soup Base
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    822

Unlock a world of creamy culinary possibilities with this versatile soup base. Transform simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors, limited only by your imagination. This foundation is the key to crafting countless comforting and elegant cream soups.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    395 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms. This is called a roux. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add the chicken bouillon cubes (or granules) and stir until dissolved. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 1 mins Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the soup base has thickened to your desired consistency. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Recipe View When incorporating other soup ingredients, add additional milk as needed to achieve your preferred thickness.

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream or half-and-half in place of some of the milk.
To prevent scorching, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir frequently.
If lumps form, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup base to a regular blender to smooth it out. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
This soup base can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before using.
Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg for a warm, aromatic note.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 274 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Adah Auer

    This base is so easy to make and tastes way better than store-bought!

  • Monica Dickensankunding

    I used almond milk to make this dairy-free, and it worked great!

  • Marty Emmerich

    I found that using a whisk constantly prevented any lumps from forming.

  • Erin Beatty

    I added some roasted broccoli and cheddar cheese to this base, and it was amazing!

  • Kali Hansen

    I've made this twice already! It's a lifesaver on busy weeknights.

  • Ariane Corkery

    A little thyme goes a long way!

  • Garnet Torp

    My kids loved this soup! I added some shredded chicken and carrots.

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