SUBSTITUTE: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup

We had a dairy-free extravaganza today at lunch. I needed a substitute for cream of mushroom soup. I’ve heard that there is a company out there somewhere that makes a dairy-free version, but I haven’t found it yet. Here’s a recipe I found at VegWeb.

2 TBSP butter substitute
2 TBSP canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 fresh mushrooms, chopped
10 ounces milk substitute

1. Heat butter and oil. Then add flour and salt, stirring until well-blended.
2. Add mushrooms and cook about a minute, just to soften.
3. Add milk and stir until thickened.

This is a substitute for one 10-ounce can of condensed cream of mushroom soup.

SUBSTITUTES: Ricotta Cheese

1 ½ pound firm tofu
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp honey
1 tsp salt
1 clove garlic or ½ tsp garlic powder

NORTH AMERICAN: Ranch Dressing Substitute

For anyone who’s had to give up dairy and greatly misses their ranch dressing, here you go.

1 cup Vegenaise
1 cup plain soy yogurt
1 tsp dried parsley
¾ tsp black pepper
1 tsp seasoned salt
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp dried thyme

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy.