Name: Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chicken broth (low-sodium); 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon parsley (dried); Pinch paprika; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

I get so many people commenting about using store bought condensed soups in recipes. And as a busy mom sometimes they seem like an easy alternative. I admit, I have used them in quite a few recipes here on the blog. But there has to be a better an easier way right?

Homemade is always better. And this recipe couldn’t be simpler. You whisk together some chicken broth, milk, flour, and herbs for about 5 minutes and there you have it. Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup! A much better alternative to store bought condensed soups. You can even add some pieces of chicken in there if you would like.

Cream of Chicken Soup Ingredients

Chicken Broth: Obviously don’t sub with vegetable or beef broth

Poultry Seasoning: Adds a deep rich chicken flavor

Onion and Garlic Powder: The power house of powders

Salt and pepper: Add more or less to taste

Dried Parsley: Adds color and flavor

Paprika: Adds zest and color

Milk: The base for the cream soup

Flour: Thickens the soup

Making Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

Simmer: In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and the seasonings to a simmer.

Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until incorporated and smooth.

Thicken: Slowly pour in the milk and flour mixture and whisk until it starts to thicken about 2-3 minutes.

Season: Remove from the heat and salt and pepper to taste.

How to Use

Equivalent: This recipe makes exactly one can of cream of chicken soup or 1 ⅓ cups of soup. This is the same amount found in a 10.75 can of soup.

Multiply: You can easily double, triple or whatever you need for whatever recipe you need it for.

Store: Use this immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Tips for Perfect Cream of Chicken Soup

Spice it up: You can change up the spices depending on what you are going to use the soup for adding or subtracting the spice.

Texture: The soup can get lumpy really quickly so keep the heat as low as possible whisking constantly for smoother consistency.

Dinner: You can add cooked carrots, celery, and potatoes etc. and of course chicken and serve it as a soup. Just thin it out with a bit of water and you have an amazing dinner.

More Chicken Soup Inspiration

Recipe adapted to taste from Mels Kitchen Cafe

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup