Description
This Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup is a simple and comforting recipe that uses basic pantry ingredients to create a rich and creamy soup base. Perfect for use in casseroles, sauces, or as a warming soup on its own, it is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite seasonings.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium, about 2 cans)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon seasoning mix (such as poultry seasoning or your preferred blend)
Instructions
- Heat broth and milk: Combine the chicken broth and 1/2 cup of the milk in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle low boil over medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t scorch on the bottom.
- Prepare thickening mixture: While the broth mixture is heating, whisk together the flour, seasoning mix, and the remaining 1 cup of milk in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and thick, with no lumps.
- Combine and thicken: Slowly pour the flour and milk mixture into the saucepan with the broth while stirring continuously. Reduce heat to low and keep whisking as the mixture simmers for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and thick. Note that the soup will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the salt content in your soup.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.
- This soup base can be used immediately or refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with stirring.
- Add cooked shredded chicken, herbs, or vegetables to turn this base into a complete meal.
- Ensure to whisk continuously while combining the mixtures to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup Base
- Method: Simmering and Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cream of chicken soup, homemade soup base, chicken broth soup, easy soup recipe, creamy chicken soup
