Looking for a savory onion soup for your dinner? This hearty cream of onion soup whips up in just a few minutes and is delicious.
Why I Love This Recipe
Homemade cream of onion soup substitute is a must-have recipe! This healthy substitute works wonderfully in a casserole, soup, Instant pot, slow cooker, and sauce recipes without any of the junk of store-bought canned versions. Plus, it’s extremely frugal and fast to make with standard pantry ingredients you probably already have at home, especially if you have cured and stored onions in long-term storage.
What Can I Substitute for Cream of Onion Soup
Looking for a different cream of soup flavor? Try my cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, cream of celery or gluten-free cream of anything soup recipes too. They are just as easy and delectable. You won’t ever need to buy them from the store again!
Health Benefits
I love doing something great for my family’s health. Who’s with me? I used to buy condensed Campbell’s Cream of Onion soup until I took the time to look at the ingredients.
With MSG and questionable ingredients like added flavoring, I knew I needed to find a better option. Now that I make this homemade version with just 6 whole-food ingredients, I am confident that my family is eating quality food.
How to Use This Soup Recipe
This rich and creamy onion soup is great served with a piece of crusty bread to dip in it and a garnish of grated cheddar cheese. Pair it with my Easy No Knead Artisan Bread Recipe and you’ll have an easy comfort food meal.
Here’s a sneak peek of a couple of other great recipes you can use cream of onion soup in.
- Green Bean Casserole – From Scratch
- Thin Crust Chicken Veggie Pizza – My original recipe has no red sauce. Try using this soup as the sauce for a surprisingly delicious pizza sauce.
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Ingredients Needed & Substitutions
- 3 Tablespoons Butter (or non-dairy substitute like coconut oil)
- 3 or 4 Tablespoons Flour. If you need a gluten free version, I’ve got you covered.
- ½ Cup of Chicken Broth. You can use chicken stock or Homemade Bone Broth for a truly exceptional soup.
- ½ Cup of Milk. Try using heavy creams (like whipping cream or heavy cream) to make it even more smooth and rich. For dairy free, switch out the milk for full fat unsweetened coconut milk.
- ¼ tsp of Salt & a dash of Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder (or garlic powder to make Cream of Garlic Soup)
What is in Condensed French Onion Soup
French onion soup is the savory, non-dairy cousin of cream of onion soup. It has beef broth, onion powder, butter, flour or other thickeners, and a few other seasonings like parsley and paprika. Try substituting beef broth for the chicken broth and milk in this recipe and garnish with parsley and paprika for a homemade French Onion Soup.
Directions
It really only takes a few minutes to whip this up. Grab a pot and your 6 ingredients.
- Melt butter (or other fat) in a large pot over medium heat. (If you want to add some caramelized onions, toss in about ½ cup of freshly diced sweet onions and caramelize them in the butter.)
- Whisk in the flour to make a thick paste, stirring constantly so that the butter doesn’t brown or burn.
- To the butter and onion mixture add the milk or cream and simmer (but do not bring to a boil) over medium-low heat for just a couple of minutes. If it is too thick, add more liquid. Remember, it will get thicker as it cools.
- Now reduce heat and season with salt and dash of pepper.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Cream of Onion Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil for non-dairy
- 3 Tablespoons flour plus one more Tablespoon, if needed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or beef broth
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chopped onions optional
Instructions
- Melt butter (or other fat) in a large pot over medium heat. (If you want to add some caramelized onions, toss in about ½ cup of freshly diced sweet onions and caramelize them in the butter.)
- Whisk in the flour to make a thick paste, stirring constantly so that the butter doesn’t brown or burn.
- To the butter and onion mixture add the milk or cream and simmer (but do not bring to a boil) over medium-low heat for just a couple of minutes. If it is too thick, add more liquid. Remember, it will get thicker as it cools.
- Now reduce heat and season with salt and dash of pepper.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to check out my other cream of soups:
When do iadd the onion powder? Your recipe skipped it.