Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade cream of chicken soup that’s perfect for using as a base in various recipes or enjoying on its own. This creamy and flavorful soup is easy to prepare and much healthier than store-bought versions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked chicken (optional)
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
- Add Milk and Broth: Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth and lump-free.
- Season and Thicken: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Finish Soup: Stir in the chopped cooked chicken, if using, and cook for another minute until heated through. Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- This recipe yields the equivalent of one 10.5-ounce can of condensed cream of chicken soup.
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- To lower the fat content, opt for low-fat milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
