Healthy Substitute for Cream of Chicken Soup

Elevate your homemade recipes with this Healthy Substitute for Cream of Chicken Soup—a lighter, wholesome alternative to the store-bought classic! Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted chicken broth, low-fat milk, and a touch of olive oil, this recipe skips the heavy cream for a velvety, flavorful base that's both rich and healthy. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and fragrant dried parsley, it’s perfect for enhancing casseroles, soups, or stews without the added sodium or preservatives. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile, make-ahead recipe is creamy comfort food made better! Perfect for those seeking a healthier twist on traditional cream soups.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Unsalted chicken broth
• 0.5 cups Low-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (or butter)
• 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the flour to the saucepan and whisk continuously until the mixture forms a smooth roux, approximately 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to ensure there are no lumps.

Step 4

Add the milk and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Continue to cook while stirring for another 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture reaches your desired thickness.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Use immediately in your recipe or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(521.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	289.8

Total Fat 16.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 5mg	0%
Sodium 706.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 8.5g	0%

Vitamin D 60IU	0%
Calcium 188.9mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 320.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 38.3%