Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
Who needs a can of condensed cream of chicken soup when you can make your own homemade cream of chicken soup quickly and easily? This cream of chicken soup recipe is a delicious stand in for any condensed can of soup. It's so good that it could be a meal on its own!
Calories: 593kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Cup chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the butter and heat over medium heat until melted. Add in the flour and whisk until thickened.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, then add in the milk. Continue to whisk until slightly thickened.
- Add in the shredded chicken and spices and whisk well to combine.
- Allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately or can for later use. The soup will continue to thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Don't be alarmed if the soup is thinner than you think it should be. The soup will thicken up as it cools.
- If using as soup and not mixing it into a recipe, you may want to thin it with water, extra stock or milk.
- Don't stop whisking until the soup starts to thicken slightly. Constant whisking helps you avoid any lumps.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works very well in this soup.
- You can sub fresh chopped parsley for the dried version. This will give your condensed soup a lovely pop of color.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 3592mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1370IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2mg