5 from 12 votes
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
This Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe blends butter, flour, chicken broth, and milk into a smooth, thick base seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. The soup’s creamy texture is achieved by gently cooking the flour and butter before adding liquids, resulting in a rich yet delicate flavor. This straightforward recipe is ideal for making classic cream of chicken soup from scratch, useful as a base for casseroles or served alone as a comforting soup.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
62 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Once the butter has melted, whisk flour in until the mixture is well-combined.
- Cook until the flour mixture begins to bubble.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and milk until well-combined.
- Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. Do not boil
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Salted butter is preferred but unsalted works if you adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Cornstarch can substitute the flour; increased quantities may be needed for similar thickness.
- Any milk type, including nondairy alternatives like almond milk, can be used but may alter flavor and texture.
- Chicken stock is an acceptable substitute for broth; reduced-sodium varieties allow better salt control.
- Adding herbs or poultry seasoning will give the soup a more herbed flavor profile if desired.
- Nutritional values provided are only estimates and can vary based on ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
217IU
(4%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.