Condensed Soup Substitute

Step 1: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2: Add flour to the melted butter and mix into a paste.

Step 3: Whisk in milk and chicken broth. Whisk briskly until all the flour paste is dissolved making sure to get all of the flour from the edges of the pan.

Step 4: Add garlic and onion powder. Season with salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Continue to whisk and heat thoroughly until smooth and creamy.

Step 6: Use 1 1/3 cup of the mixture to replace one 10 1/2 ounce can of cream of chicken soup in recipes.

Step 7: If not using immediately, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 8: This recipe makes the equivalent of 2 cans to use as a substitute for cream of chicken or mushroom or celery soup.