Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
Try this easy homemade cream of chicken soup next time you need a can for your favorite recipe. It is cheaper and much healthier to make at home.
Servings: 1 can
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, milk, flour, poultry seasoning, garlic salt and pepper.
- Pour this mixture into a medium saucepan and heat over medium high heat.
- Continue to cook on medium heat and whisk for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Allow it to cool (it will thicken more as it cools).
- Once cooled slightly the cream of chicken soup is ready to use and enjoy!
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Notes
This makes one can of cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounce can). You can easily double, or triple this recipe and freeze into your own "cans" to use in your favorite recipes.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or you can freeze this soup in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months.
Expert Tips
- Combining Ingredients - For the best texture, make sure to frequently stir the mixture in the saucepan. This creates the best texture and flavor.
- Change Spices - This is a base soup recipe, feel free to change the spices to what you prefer.
- Broth - We do not recommend substituting the chicken broth with vegetable broth or beef broth.
Additions or Variations
- Seasoning - Toss in some poultry seasoning, pepper, some garlic salt and you can make your homemade version. You can even add in Homemade Onion Soup Mix.
- Additions - For even more flavor add in potatoes, celery, or carrots. We have even added in chicken pieces when making our favorite casseroles.
Nutrition
Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 2830mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 491mg | Iron: 5mg
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