These Homemade Condensed Cream Of Soup Substitute Recipes are easy to make alternatives for traditional canned soups. Gluten-free, Keto, and vegetarian versions included.
Y'all, you will not believe how long I have been wanting to post this recipe!
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 the 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!
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 the 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?
The holiday classic, Green Bean Casserole (try my Low Carb Green Bean Casserole using this soup).
My grandmother would dump a can of green beans and a can of cream of mushroom soup together, top 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!
Hawk joined in.
It was a mushroom soup dance party!!
I am pretty damn excited to share this recipe with you!!
I have variations for cream of chicken, and cream of celery too.
But you could do cream of onion by adding some sauteed onions, or cream of garlic, the skies 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 mgs of sodium
This version contains;
- 238 calories
- 13.1 grams of fat
- 9.8 grams of protein
- 235.2 mgs of sodium
So get into the kitchen, whip up some healthy cream O' whatever soup.
Then do the happy foodie dance.
If you need a dance partner, Hawk follows really well!! 😂
MORE AMAZING SOUP RECIPES
Creamy Tomato Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
Low-Carb Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup
Creamy Chipotle Pumpkin Soup

Condensed Cream Of Soup Substitute Recipe (Keto Version Included)
Yield: 1/2 pint
prep time: 5 Mcook time: 5 Mtotal time: 10 M
Ditch those canned soups and give these easy to make Condensed Cream of Soup Substitute Recipes a whirl!
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter (for keto use grass-fed butter. I use Kerrygold)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for keto use 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon xanthan gum)
- 1/2 cup stock, chicken or vegetable (for keto I use bone broth)
- 1/2 cup milk (for Keto use heavy whipping cream)
- Redmond's real sea salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
For Cream of Mushroom
- 2 medium brown (cremini) mushrooms, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
For Cream of Celery
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
For Cream of Chicken
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 cup cooked chicken, finely diced
Instructions:
- 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 1/2 teaspoon of 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.
- Remove from heat.
For Cream of Mushroom
- Add the mushrooms with the butter and saute until the mushrooms soften about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce and continue with the recipe.
For Cream of Celery
- Add the celery with the butter and saute until soft, then add the onion powder and continue with the recipe.
For Cream of Chicken
- Add the 1/4 cup finely diced cooked chicken with the butter and cook to warm the chicken.
- Add 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning and continue with the recipe.
NOTES:
The nutritional info provided is for the keto version of this recipe and is for the entire 1/2 pint.
Calories
526.86
526.86
Fat (grams)
54.59
54.59
Sat. Fat (grams)
34.71
34.71
Carbs (grams)
3.54
3.54
Fiber (grams)
0.00
0.00
Net carbs
3.54
3.54
Sugar (grams)
3.75
3.75
Protein (grams)
8.18
8.18
Sodium (milligrams)
366.51
366.51
Cholesterol (grams)
166.24
166.24
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Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it's not metabolized.
Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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You always give us amazing recipe, thanks a lot
ReplyDeleteWOW thanks so much I am so glad you enjoy them!
DeleteOh yum, I've never tried to make my own cream soups. I really should, I'm sure they taste SO much better.
ReplyDeleteYes! They are super easy, taste better, and are SO much better for you!!
DeleteThis looks great never thought of making own but sure does save when it comes to buying it in stores. Great to know how make this.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried to make my own cream soups. This sounds like very easy to make. I will definitely try this soon.
ReplyDeleteIt is super easy and so much better for you!
DeleteI love this! I never thought of making my own, I absolutely dislike the packaged ones.
ReplyDeleteWe always buy the powder, ugh. It will be so nice to try this recipe, a healthier and yummier version!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely and definitely a great idea! It's awesome especially since it makes cooking easier for all of us. I really appreciate the recipe as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison!
DeleteThese look great and I bet they so delicious. I will try out you recipes. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Thats my kinda thing. It looks so yummy and healthier. Will try it out.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely love to try out these recipes. I love anything that is soup or tastes like soup. My daughter and I would have fun making it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks super cool! I love "soupy" things and soup itself. I have to try this, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of making your own condensed soup! I would love to try making a vegan version of condensed cream of mushroom using this DIY method.
ReplyDeleteYes, you could use vegetable stock and possibly a rice milk? You could even use all vegetable stock, it just wouldn't be as creamy.
DeleteOh I have to check this out. It sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteI definitely will be trying this. Have you tried freezing or pressure canning this recipe? I’d love to just have it on hand in the pantry or freezer.
ReplyDeleteNo, with the dairy I am not sure that either of those are options.
Deletedid you try freezing it?
DeleteNo, I have not tried freezing this soup.
DeleteYield shows 1 Pint, but the liquid ingredients for the cream of chicken are only 1 cup. Am I missing an ingredient by chance?
ReplyDeleteI am sorry, it should have read 1/2 pint. A can of the condensed soup is 10.5 ounces. This recipe will easily replace that. They are packed pretty full.
DeleteOMG! I just made the cream of chicken and it is amazing! I’m of course mixing it into a crockpot recipe, but I could eat it by itself!!! (Which I would NEVER do with a canned version...blech 😝) thanks for your recipes and I’m so glad I was too lazy to dress and drive to the store!!!
ReplyDeleteYay!! So glad you like it.
DeleteCould I use cornstarch instead of flour or xanthum gum for keto?
ReplyDeleteNo, 1 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch (what you would need to sub for the flour) contains 10.5 grams of carbs VS less than 2 grams for a teaspoon of xanthan gum.
DeleteOh wow, THANK YOU! Just stumbled on your site and this recipe and I feel like doing a happy dance already. This is exactly what I need, and it looks so simple and easy, with wholesome ingredients. I have a chicken casserole recipe that I adore, but it calls for cream of celery soup. Now that I'm doing keto, that's definitely out. But thanks to you, I can whip this soup up the day before and finally enjoy my favorite meal again. Can't wait to try the broccoli cheese soup too!
ReplyDeleteYay! I am so glad you found me! Yes, I am so happy I can indulge in my old favorites again too! The cream of mushroom soup makes for some delicious pork chops too!
DeleteIf using xanthan gum do you treat it the same as flour? Whisk in with butter?
ReplyDeleteYes, whisk it in and then continue on with the next step.
DeleteCan I substitute either almond flour or coconut flour for the xanthan gum?
ReplyDeleteI have never used either so I am not sure how to advise. If you use them it will add carbs. I will have to give it a try next time to see how it works.
DeleteThank you! I can't wait to try making this to use in casseroles. I'm thinking that I can substitute riced cauliflower for rice to create low carb casseroles
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteI'd like to make a larger batch, could this be frozen to use later?
ReplyDeleteI have not frozen it since we eat it about as fast as I make it! I have made 3 batches just this week!! I found this info on the net for you "Although creamed soups sometimes separate when you defrost and reheat them due to the cream base, it can be remedied with careful blending". If you do freeze it I would love to hear how it works for you!
DeleteI would like to know about canning this. Is it possible to can when using xantham gum?
ReplyDeleteIf making larger batches can it be frozen or canned?
ReplyDeletePressure canning is not possible but freezing is.
DeleteJust began keto cooking and used this tonight for my copycat butter baked chicken. It drastically lowered net carbs!! I had to sub out bone broth for water and beef bouillon (currently out of chicken lol) but the taste was still great! Thanks so much for a banging recipe, I'm saving this one for future reference!
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Excellent. I cannot say "excellent" enough about this recipe! I have made the Keto version of the mushroom soup 3 times in a week. I have used them as a base for other recipes that call for cream of "_" soup. This isn't just a Keto substitute for cream of mushroom, it is much much better. (No can taste!)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank You for giving me back some of the comfort food recipes that I have been unable to enjoy since going Keto 16 months ago.
You have no idea how happy this comment makes me Terri! Cream of mushroom soup was always a comfort food of mine and I really wanted to make it accessible for all of us! Keto on my friend!!
DeleteOh my gosh I’m thrilled to have this! I’ve been on a lifetime journey away from my moms “boxed mash potatoes and tuna casserole” style of cooking. I’m definitely gonna be checking out your other recipes!
ReplyDeleteGahlia
Thank you! They look awesome!! It seems like there aren't many mushrooms or much celery in the soups. I'm wondering about adding more & pureeing it. Also, instead of regular salt maybe adding celery salt in the celery and mushroom powder (Asian market) or mushroom umami seasoning (TraderJoe's) to bring out the mushroom and celery flavors more.
ReplyDeleteCan't find Cream of Shrimp soup any more. Can I substitute seafood stock for broth and chopped cooked shrimp? Holidays are approaching and my most requested dishes have to have cream of shrimp s0up.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I have never had cream of shrimp soup and I need it in my life ASAP! Yes, I would think it would work and am looking forward to hearing from you on how it works if you do it before I do!
DeleteAsked for substitute for canned soup and your site came up! Will be trying your recipe soon. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteI see you have these in half pint jars. have you actually canned it before? How did it turn out?
ReplyDeleteI just store the soup in those jars to be used during the week. Everything I have read says not to can dairy so I haven't.
DeleteI came across your recipe about a year ago and we just loved it! Such a fresh taste! Now I eat keto so I tried the keto version. It's just as good as the original! Thank you for making this soup lover very happy!
ReplyDeleteHi! Do you think I can use this (keto version) cream of mushroom soup as a swap for a can of condensed cream of mushroom in green bean casserole? Or has anyone ever tried it? Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteHi, yes absolutely! I just added a link to my low carb version of green bean caserole to this post. I can't believe I hadn't done that up to now!! ENJOY!
DeleteOmg I finally read through the full thing and saw you mentioned using this in green bean casserole. IGNORE MY COMMENT! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!! My husband went keto and I've been scrambling, as I want to support his efforts but 1) I'm not a short-order cook 2) I loathe bland foods and 3) I miss my comfort foods! I've been down about our upcoming Thanksgiving meal as I'm a die-hard traditionalist that one day. Besides, cream-a is SO versatile, quick and easy. Can't thank you enough <3
ReplyDeleteYay! SO glad to help! I will be posting my keto gravy and roasted garlic mashed cauliflower before Thanksgiving too! Those are staples for the holidays at our house, along with a yummy low carb creamy turkey stew to use up leftovers!
DeleteHow long does the keto version of the cream of mushroom keep? Does it need to be refrigerated? Can it be frozen?
ReplyDeleteYes, you will need to refrigerate it. It will last about 3 days in the fridge. I don't recommend freezing dairy based food mostly because it will change the consistency of them. I know some people do freeze them though and as long as you are ok with the consistency change (it can become kinb of grainy) I guess you could freeze it. Just don't bring it to a boil when reheating it and add heavy cream or even chicken bone broth to thin it as needed.
DeleteI'm considering doing a cream of potato. How much would potato would you suggest for that with your ratio?
ReplyDeleteIt depends on how much potato you would want honestly. I would try 1/2 to 1 cup of diced boiled potato?
DeleteThank you, Bobbi! You have saved me! I've been doing a KETO lifestyle for a little while and feeling so much better. This time of year I start craving recipes that use cream of... soups. I just made the Cream of Mushroom and it is fantastic! I did the Happy Foodie Dance in you honor. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteOh I am SO glad you enjoyed the recipe and love that you joined in with the happy foodie dance!!
DeleteOMG, I have been looking for or planning to try and develop my own recipe. These recipes are perfect, thank you sooooo much.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try every one of them! Thank you, thank you, thank you!