Ever need a can of cream of chicken soup and realized you were out? No need to go back to the store! You can make your own homemade version easily in only 12 minutes.
A bowl of our Cream of Chicken Soup served with fresh baked bread is hearty enough to serve on its own, or you can beef it up with whatever’s fresh in your kitchen. Condensed soups are also the perfect base for casseroles and starters for sauces, so your imagination is the limit.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- salted butter – you need real butter in this recipe, not margarine. Margarine is basically just oil and won’t help this to set up properly. If you are trying to keep this low sodium, use unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour – White Lily flour will always be my favorite flour but use what you have on hand
- black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed – with these spices, we aren’t using a lot but you can adjust as necessary. I like the cream of chicken with herbs version of the cream of chicken soup and this mimics that a bit but you can leave out what you don’t like
- salt – if you are keeping this low sodium, you can leave out the additional salt
- chicken broth – you can use low sodium chicken broth
- milk – 2% or higher in fat
HOW TO MAKE CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
In a small to a medium-sized sauce pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and celery seed. Whisk to combine until smooth.
Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute, whisking occasionally. Slowly stream in the chicken broth while constantly whisking to avoid lumps.
Slowly stream in the milk while again whisking constantly.
Bring the mixture to a low simmer while whisking often. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Take off the heat until ready to use.
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FAQ
Can you eat straight cream of Chicken Soup?
Can you eat condensed soup straight?
Is it safe to eat Campbell soup without heating?
Is cream of Chicken Soup good for you?
What if I don’t have cream of chicken soup?
If you don’t have cream of chicken soup already for your casserole or other recipe, you’re not going to want to go to the store for ingredients to make a substitute. Alternatively, you might simply not want to make your own soup to put into your recipe. We’re all about an easier life, right?
Does chicken or beef soup help sick people?
If it’s done the right way, which is with vegetables and only natural seasonings (no ultra-processed ready-made seasonings), it helps. Due to the amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals, it also has the affective factor that also helps.
Is cream of chicken soup safe?
Yes, provided it is properly stored and the can is undamaged – commercially packaged cream of chicken soup will typically carry a “Best By,” “Best if Used By,” “Best Before”, or “Best When Used By” date but this is not a safety date, it is the manufacturer’s estimate of how long the cream of chicken soup will remain at peak quality.
Can You Make your own cream of chicken soup?
Luckily, making your own cream of chicken soup is quick and easy! Easy gluten free cream of chicken soup to substitute for canned condensed cream of chicken soup in all of your favorite recipes. It takes only 10 minutes to mix this up on the stove, and it is creamy and delicious. It is also delicious by the bowl.