Condensed "Cream of Anything" Soup

Condensed "Cream of Anything" Soup

Prep Time:  5 mins
Cook Time:  5 mins
Total Time:  10 mins

Homemade replacement for any Condensed Cream of Soup recipes. Makes the equivalent of one (10.75 oz) can.

Servings: 1 can
Calories: 367 kcal

1 cup cold milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp salt
⅛ black pepper
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp dried parsley

In a small saucepan whisk together milk and cornstarch. Add butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and parsley.

Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, simmer for 30 more seconds to thicken.

Use in recipes to replace one (10.75 oz) can of cream of (anything) soup.

Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

Stir in one (4 oz) can of mushroom pieces to the finished recipe.

Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

Use recipe as is. Optional*, stir in 1/4 cup cooked, diced chicken pieces to the finished recipe.

Condensed Cream of Celery Soup

Stir in 1/2 cup sautéd, chopped celery to the finished recipe.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo Pasta

1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
8 oz. pasta (I used Shells)
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 jar Alfredo sauce (14.5 oz)

Preheat oven to 375 and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until brown and crispy, about 7 minutes.

Drain fat and place bacon on a paper towel to absorb the grease.

In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add in the olive oil, diced chicken (raw at this point), and Ranch mix.  Shake around in bag until chicken is evenly coated.

Add chicken to skillet and cook until no longer pink. Set aside.

In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.  Drain water and add pasta to greased baking dish.

Add cooked chicken and Alfredo sauce to the pasta.  Sprinkle both cheeses, bacon, and salt/pepper to the top of the Alfredo and place pan in oven.

Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and serve!!