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Condensed Cream of Asparagus Soup
October 19, 2017 Lee
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Condensed Cream of Asparagus Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
I have never seen this variety of condensed soup in Thailand, at least where I live, so here is a shortcut, you know what goes in it exactly. This makes basically 1 can of Condensed Cream of Asparagus Soup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 can

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • ½ - ¾ cup fresh asparagus, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can evaporated milk, 385 gram can is what I use, Falcon brand
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pinch sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place chopped and blanched asparagus and oil into a 1 quart microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes, stopping to whisk after 1 minute and again when finished, if not thick or to your desired consistency, microwave for another minute and whisk again, continue until thickened.

Notes

Most recipes will just call for a can of condensed soup, some recipes (or if you just want to make the soup by itself) call for plus 1 can of water. One can equals 1¼ cups of water. But as a healthier alternative to using water, try using whey if you recently made cottage cheese, or water used to boil potatoes. Milk can also be used in place of water to make a creamier soup.
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Condensed Cream of Onion Soup
September 18, 2017 Lee
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Condensed Cream of Onion Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is a new one for me, I never heard of it, but seems to be a popular ingredient in many recipes. Here is a shortcut, you know what goes in it exactly. This makes basically 1 can of Condensed Cream of Onion Soup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 can

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can evaporated milk, 385 gram can is what I use, Falcon brand
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
  • pinch sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place diced onion and oil into a 1 quart microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes, stopping to whisk after 1 minute and again when finished, if not thick or to your desired consistency, microwave for another minute and whisk again, continue until thickened.

Notes

Most recipes will just call for a can of condensed soup, some recipes (or if you just want to make the soup by itself) call for plus 1 can of water. One can equals 1¼ cups of water. But as a healthier alternative to using water, try using whey if you recently made cottage cheese, or water used to boil potatoes. Milk can also be used in place of water to make a creamier soup.
Ingredients - Condensed Soups
Condensed Tomato Soup
March 3, 2017 Lee
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Condensed Tomato Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is used is some recipes here on this site, this is the condensed version, and you can make this from paste to make tomato sauce. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 can of condensed soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup tomato sauce, Shortcut
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Whisk everything together in a mixing bowl. Done, now wasn't that easy?
  • If needed to use as an ingredient that states condensed tomato soup, you can use it as needed in the recipe.
  • If you want to make soup from this, heat this in a sauce pan with 1 cup of milk and add seasonings of your choice.

Notes

Shortcut: Tomato Sauce.
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Condensed French Onion Soup
November 24, 2016 Lee
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Condensed French Onion Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
I had to find this for a recipe I am adding that calls for Condensed French Onion Soup. This makes the equivalent of 1 can of soup, which is about 1½ cups.
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Cuisine American
Servings 1 can

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon molasses, OR just use raw honey
  • 2 teaspoons beef stock powder
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan heat oil and molasses (or honey) over medium heat, the add onions and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are soft and sticky.
  • Dissolve the beef stock powder in the boiling water and mix then add to the saucepan with the onions. Then dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water, mix well and add to the saucepan. Mix and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened. Use as you would the canned version.

Notes

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Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
February 24, 2016 Lee
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Condensed Cream of Celery Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is a popular ingredient in many recipes but the ingredients on the store bought can is just down right horrific! Here is a shortcut, you know what goes in it exactly. This makes basically 1 can of Condensed Cream of Celery Soup.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 can

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup celery, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can evaporated milk, 385 gram can is what I use, Falcon brand
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt, OR table salt
  • pinch sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place chopped celery and oil into a 1 quart microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Microwave for 2 minutes, stopping to whisk after 1 minute and again when finished, if not thick or to your desired consistency, microwave for another minute and whisk again, continue until thickened.

Notes

Most recipes will just call for a can of condensed soup, some recipes (or if you just want to make the soup by itself) call for plus 1 can of water. One can equals 1¼ cups of water. But as a healthier alternative to using water, try using whey if you recently made cottage cheese, or water used to boil potatoes. Milk can also be used in place of water to make a creamier soup.
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Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
December 25, 2015 Lee
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Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is a popular ingredient in many recipes but the ingredients on the store bought can is just down right horrific! Here is a shortcut, you know what goes in it exactly. This makes basically 1 can of condensed Cheddar cheese soup.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 can

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can evaporated milk, 385 gram can is what I use
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add corn starch and whisk until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and slowly add the evaporated milk, whisking to keep smooth. Return to heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt if desired.

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Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
November 1, 2015 Lee
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Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Probably the most widely used condensed soup for casseroles and even just for a bowl of soup, is Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup. Using only a whisk and a microwave, you can make your own version of this soup. Easy to customize to your needs and tastes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 can

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • sugar, just a pinch, optional
  • 1 can evaporated milk, 368 gram can, Falcon brand is what I use
  • handful fresh mushrooms, chopped or sliced, your preference

Instructions
 

  • Chop or slice your mushrooms, mushrooms of choice for me is Shimeji but you can use any mushrooms you like. I chopped about ⅓ of a 150 gram package.
  • On 4 April 2019, I used 100 grams of fresh Shiitake mushrooms, chopped, perfect! (I like a lot of mushrooms in the soup.)
  • Put everything except mushrooms in a microwave safe bowl, Pyrex or ceramic would be perfect, not a plastic bowl, and whisk together, then mix in the mushrooms.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, whisking well after 2 minutes and again at the end of cooking time. If not thick enough, add 30 seconds and whisk again. If needed, continue for 30 seconds at a time and whisking after each 30 seconds.
  • This makes just a bit more than a standard can of condensed soup.

Notes

Most recipes will just call for a can of condensed soup, some recipes (or if you just want to make the soup by itself) call for 1 can of water, 1¼ cups is a standard soup can. But as a healthier alternative to using water, try using whey if you recently made cottage cheese, or water used to boil potatoes. Milk can also be used in place of water to make a creamier soup.
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Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
October 19, 2015 Lee
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Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Condensed cream soups are used in a range of recipes. With this shortcut you know exactly what is in it. This can be frozen for up to 6 months or stored in the fridge for several days. This makes the slightly more than a standard can of condensed soup.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 1 can

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cups evaporated milk, or 1 regular can of evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons powdered chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons cooked chicken, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together in a microwave safe glass container no less than 1 quart in size. Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes until very thick, stopping to whisk mixture after each minute. Microwave ovens vary wildly so it may take longer in yours. Just keep cooking and whisking every so often until it gets thick. Add chopped chicken. (For the photo, keep in mind, this mixture is hot, thick, but hot, not the gelatinous oily blob you get out of a can and instantly lose your appetite.)
  • Alternatively, you may pour whisked mixture (see notes) into a saucepan or skillet and cook on medium low on top of the stove until thickened. If you are unfortunate enough to find lumps in your soup, pour it through a strainer. Add finely chopped chicken.

Notes

You can use fresh milk instead of evaporated (never sweetened condensed milk), but it will not hold up to prolonged cooking or freezing like evaporated milk does.
If you choose to make this on the stove, I recommend you mix it in a blender first, OR plan to push it through a strainer when it has been cooked. The chicken base doesn't seem to dissolve as readily as it does in the microwave so blending it first results in a creamier product.
Be advised that microwave ovens vary wildly. If your soup doesn't thicken after 3 minutes, keep cooking and stirring every minute until it does.
Most recipes will just call for a can of condensed soup, some recipes (or if you just want to make the soup by itself) call for 1 can of water. One can equals 1¼ cups. But as a healthier alternative to using water, try using whey if you recently made cottage cheese, or water used to boil potatoes. Milk can also be used in place of water to make a creamier soup.
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