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My homemade cream of chicken soup recipe is so easy to whip up for eating as-is or using in dishes that call for canned soup. It’s rich, velvety and made with simple ingredients for unbeatable flavor—and yes, that means it’s MUCH tastier than the canned version!
Quick Tips
Use an immersion blender or strain the soup to achieve a silky smooth texture that’s ideal for using in recipes that call for canned cream of chicken soup.
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Easy Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
Equipment
- Measuring cup
- whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Large pot
- blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ cup flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dry sherry
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large soup pot and melt over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery and garlic to the pot and stir. Cook the veggies for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to soften.
- Whisk the flour into the pot, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour the broth into the pot, stirring as you pour. Stir in the bay leaves.
- Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Stir in the milk, sherry, salt and pepper.
- Puree the soup if you would like it creamy and smooth or serve it right away while warm!
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Notes
- Use an immersion blender for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Stir frequently while adding broth to prevent lumps.
- Remove bay leaves before blending the soup.
- Simmer longer if you prefer a thicker soup.
- Add cooked chicken at the end for extra protein.
Nutrition
Variations
- Add mushrooms. Add sautéed mushrooms for an earthy, hearty flavor that pairs perfectly with other flavors in this cream of chicken soup.
- Jazz it up with herbs and lemon. Stir in fresh thyme, parsley, and a splash of lemon juice for a zesty, aromatic version.
- Give it a Southwest twist. Add diced green chilies, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne for a bold, smoky kick.
- Stir in more chicken. Add cooked, shredded chicken at the end to make this creamy chicken soup extra satisfying.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with some crusty homemade French bread or warm rolls.
- Add some cooked rice to your cream of chicken soup for a heartier meal.
- Serve some roasted veggies on the side.
- Use as the sauce for a homemade casserole.
- Make a batch of creamy chicken and noodles.
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I needed to make cream of chicken soup and this recipe was perfect. Will definitely use it again!