
Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
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5.0
567 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 can
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Condiments
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Cuisine
American

Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
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This homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute only takes 10 minutes to make and is the best creamy and flavorful substitute for a 10.75 oz can.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk , cold
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste , or one cube
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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Instructions
- In a small saucepan whisk together milk and cornstarch. Add butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and parsley.
- Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, simmer for 30 more seconds to thicken.
- Use in recipes to replace one (10.75 oz) can of cream of (anything) soup.
Notes
- *Makes the equivalent of one (10.75 oz) can.
- Makes the equivalent of one (10.75 oz) can.
- Make Ahead Instructions: This recipe is so easy to make ahead for an even faster dinner. Make the recipe as directed, and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing Instructions: The texture may change a little bit through the freezing/thawing process. Store in a freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw completely in the fridge before using in a recipe.
- Variations:
- Cream of Mushroom: Stir in one (4 oz) can of mushroom pieces to the finished recipe. Use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken, if desired.
- Cream of Celery: Stir in 1/2 cup sautéed, chopped celery to the finished recipe. Use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken, if desired.
- Cream of Broccoli: Stir in 1/2 cup of finely diced steamed broccoli. Use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken, if desired.
- Add Chicken: Stir in chopped cooked chicken at the end, if desired.
- Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter, and your favorite plant based milk. The flavor will be a little different depending on what milk you use.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
1889mg
(79%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
766IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1can
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
Protein | 9g | 18% |
Fat | 22g | 34% |
Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
Sodium | 1889mg | 79% |
Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
Sugar | 12g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 766IU | 15% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
567 reviews
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