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Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

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This homemade cream of chicken soup recipe is a rich and creamy base made from simple pantry ingredients, perfect for adding depth and flavor to casseroles, sauces, and other dishes. Made with butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, and classic seasonings, it offers a comforting alternative to canned soups, allowing full control over quality and taste.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3–4 Tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup milk, half and half, or cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquid and starting to get hot.
  2. Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk continuously to combine into a thick roux. Cook for about one minute to remove the raw flour taste and lightly toast it.
  3. Add Liquid and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in the milk (or half and half or cream) and chicken broth over low heat to prevent lumps. Add salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning while stirring continuously.
  4. Simmer and Thicken: Continue whisking the mixture for a few minutes as it thickens to a creamy soup-like consistency similar to commercial cream of chicken soup. Add more liquid if a thinner consistency is desired.
  5. Finish: Remove from heat once thickened. Let cool if using later, or incorporate immediately into your recipe.

Notes

  • Use choice of milk, half and half, or cream depending on desired richness.
  • Adjust seasoning amounts to taste or based on recipe requirements.
  • The roux step is critical to avoid a raw flour taste and to properly thicken the soup.
  • This homemade version can replace canned cream of chicken soup in any recipe one-to-one.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.

Keywords: homemade cream of chicken soup, cream of chicken, soup base, chicken soup, roux, creamy soup

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