Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
Elevate your homemade casseroles, soups, and sauces with this rich and creamy Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup! Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like butter, flour, chicken stock, and milk, this recipe boasts a velvety texture and robust flavor, perfectly enhanced by tender pieces of shredded chicken and aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile kitchen essential is a healthier, preservative-free alternative to store-bought condensed soup, making it an ideal choice for comfort food recipes. Whether you're cooking for today or meal-prepping for the week, this classic base stores beautifully in the refrigerator or freezer, making it a must-have for any home cook’s repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Chicken stock
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Cooked chicken, finely shredded or chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Step 2
Once melted, add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth roux. The mixture should become slightly golden but not browned.
Step 3
Gradually pour in the chicken stock while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Step 4
Continue whisking and slowly add the whole milk. The mixture will start to thicken as it heats up.
Step 5
Stir in the cooked chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 6
Lower the heat and simmer the soup for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency similar to condensed soup.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat. Allow to cool slightly before using in recipes or storing.
Step 8
If not using immediately, allow the soup to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for later use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (965.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 878.2 |
| Total Fat 53.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 255.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1554.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.3g | |
| Protein 67.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 370.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 742.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories