When you learn how easy it is to make your own homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, you’ll never go back to the can again. Its rich and earthy flavor is wonderful when eaten by the bowlful, and it breathes new, delicious life into your favorite casserole recipes.
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter until foaming. Add mushrooms and cook until they have released most of their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, onion powder, and garlic powder and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour.
Stir in milk mixture and cook until soup has thickened, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
Mushrooms: I used common white button mushrooms because they are inexpensive and readily available, but you can use any mushrooms you like.
Chicken broth: Homemade chicken broth is king, but store-bought or broth made from Better than Bouillon paste is good too.
Yield: This recipe makes 2 cups of condensed soup, enough to replace a standard can from the store. Or, add 2 cups water to this full recipe to make 2 servings of soup, 2 cups each (stir over medium heat until heated through).
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Let the soup cool completely, then portion it out into freezer-safe containers. Leave about an inch at the top for expansion. When you thaw it out, give it a good whisk to blend everything up again.