For those who need to avoid toxic additives such as MSG or who have adopted a Gluten Free lifestyle, this recipe was created with you in mind.  I have found that all the store brands and name brands of soup I typically use in cooking not only contain MSG but also wheat.  I can usually whip up a batch of cream soup in 10 minutes and easily vary the flavor from mushroom to celery to chicken with a few tweaks.  Here’s how:

• 2 Tablespoons real butter
• 1 12 oz can evaporated milk (can also substitute unsweet coconut or almond milk)
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 EDWARD & SONS bullion cube ( NOT BEEF for cream of mushroom soup, NOT CHICKEN for cream of chicken soup  or LOW SODIUM VEGETABLE for cream of celery soup)
• See list below for items needed to make different variations
• 1 teaspoon course ground black pepper

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the evaporated milk.  While milk is heating, quickly place the 2 Tablespoons of corn starch in a pint jar and add the water. Place lid on jar and shake well until corn starch is well dissolved in the water.  Add the water to the warm butter/milk mixture along with the bullion cube and suggested ingredients listed below, and pepper. Use a wire whisk to constantly stir the mixture until it reaches desired consistency.  Remove from soup from heat.  Soup can be used right away in recipes for best results or stored in a jar in the refrigerator for 2 days. Makes approximately 2 cups of cream soup.

To make Cream of Chicken Soup:

Use EDWARDS & SONS NOT CHICKEN bullion cube plus 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, and 1/4 cup drained canned chicken if desired.

To make Cream of Mushroon Soup:

Use EDWARDS & SONS NOT BEEF bullion cube plus 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup diced/chopped mushrooms

To make Cream of Celery Soup:

Use EDWARDS & SONS LOW SODIUM VEGETABLE bullion cube plus 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 cup finely chopped celery.

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