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    Home » Real Food » DIY/Condiments/Sauces » Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

    Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

    By Kristen Chidsey | 49 Comments | Published September 7, 2019 | Updated August 25, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Skip the preservatives and MSG and make your own Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup! This simple recipe comes together in just a few minutes with basic pantry staples. It can be made gluten free as well!

    Skip buying canned cream of chicken soup, filled with preservatives and allergens, and make your own Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup with this easy recipe!  This recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken is a perfect substitute for canned cream of chicken soup and can be used in any recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup.

    Use this Homemade Cream of Chicken as the base for Chicken Pot Pie, Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice, and Creamy Parmesan Chicken Casserole, for from-scratch comfort food, regardless of your food sensitivities or allergies.

    Clear glass jar filled with thick condensed cream of chicken soup from scratch

    Why Homemade?

    Homemade cream of chicken soup is SO easy to make.

    In fact, after you see how quickly this homemade condensed soup comes together, you may wonder why you have been using the canned version for so long.

    This simple recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup only takes a few minutes of work and it makes your meals taste a trillion times better! Plus you skip all those preservatives and added MSG!

    This recipe will make the equivalent of one  (10.75-ounce) can of condensed cream of chicken soup and can easily be doubled or tripled for larger recipes. And it truly only takes a few extra minutes of work--I promise it is worth the effort!

    Ingredients

    • Butter: Butter is the best choice for the fat portion of the roux, for the most flavorful condensed soup. However, if you want a dairy-free cream of chicken soup, use a vegan butter or olive oil in place of the butter.
    • Flour: All-purpose flour is best, but if you need Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup, use 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour Blend in place of the all-purpose flour.
    • Chicken Stock: Homemade or store-bought stock both work equally well in this recipe.
    • Milk: Any fat percentage works in this recipe. If you need this recipe to be dairy-free, use stock in place of the milk or unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk.
    • Seasoned Salt: This is a homemade blend of dried spices that adds just the right flavor, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought brand.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Step One: Make a Roux

    Roux is just a fancy way of saying a mixture of fat and flour that is cooked together to thicken recipes.

    To make the roux, melt butter over medium heat and then whisk in equal amounts of flour and whisk until smooth and thick.

    An important tip to making a roux is to let the thickened flour mixture cook for a minute to get rid of the raw flour taste.

    Step Two: Add in Liquid

    Once the roux has come together you want to add in chicken stock and milk. It is best to first add in the stock slowly, whisking well to incorporate and prevent lumps. Once combined add in the milk and seasoning and whisk until mixture comes to a boil and thickens up. It will only take a few minutes.

    Pan with homemade cream of chicken soup next to red whisk

    To Use Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

    You can either opt to use the condensed soup right away or cool and store in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

    This recipe will replace one 10.75-ounce can of condensed cream of chicken soup in any recipe and is especially delicious in casseroles.

    Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup

    For a gluten-free version of Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup, use 1:1 Gluten Free Flour blend in place of regular flour. I have done this many times with great success.

    Dairy-Free Cream of Chicken Soup

    For a dairy-free version of Cream of Chicken Soup, use a vegan butter (like Earth Balance) or olive oil, and add chicken stock instead of milk. You could also use non-dairy milk (like almond milk or soy milk) but be sure it is both unsweetened and unflavored.

    This homemade cream of chicken soup makes so cooking from scratch easy! Use this recipe or Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup to make your favorite comfort food recipes--regardless of allergies or dietary restrictions. 

    Jar of homemade cream of chicken soup

    Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

    An easy copycat recipe for homemade condensed cream of chicken soup.
    4.95 from 18 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ¼ cup flour
    • ½ cup milk
    • ½ cup chicken stock
    • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
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    Instructions

    • Heat the butter over medium heat.
    • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking occasionally to remove the raw flour taste, until a thick paste (AKA a roux) forms.
    • Slowly whisk in chicken stock, blending well. Once chicken stock is well combined in the roux, slowly whisk in milk and add in seasoned salt as well.  
    • While still over medium heat, whisk until the the mixture comes to a boil again, and cook until thickened. This takes about 2-5 minutes depending on pan and heat source.
    • Remove from heat and use in any recipe that calls for cream of chicken soup.

    Notes

    • For a gluten-free version of Cream of Chicken Soup, use 1:1 Gluten Free Flour blend in place of regular flour.
    • For a dairy free version of Cream of Chicken Soup, use a vegan butter (like Earth Balance) or olive oil. And in place of the milk, use either additional chicken stock or unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk.
    • This is equivalent to one 10.75 ounce can of cream of chicken soup. This homemade recipe of condensed chicken soup can be used in any recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup.
    • You can store this cream of chicken soup in the fridge for up to 5 days. It does not freeze well. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 39mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    Comments

    1. Erin

      March 23, 2022 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I've been using this for a couple years and my family loves it!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 23, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        I love hearing that Erin! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

        Reply
    2. Sonya

      December 01, 2020 at 9:22 am

      Can you use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        December 01, 2020 at 9:35 am

        YES and that is a great idea!

        Reply
    3. Beth

      October 26, 2020 at 2:51 am

      Hello,
      I saw your recipe and wanted to try this as my son has a dairy allergy, and I want to make a potato bake for him sometime. I tried this but have a few questions. I’ve never made a roux before, so Ive been searching internet for tips. In your recipe you have a lot of butter and flour. Other sites say 1tbs butter /1tbs flour, so I am not sure if what I made worked.

      I had to use nutalex (vegan margarine) and soy milk. The end result looks like a very sticky paste. I wisked but it is still very thick. Do you think I didn’t have my fat ratio correct as it was hard to get the nutalex out of measuring cup. Is it meant to be a thick texture because of the 1/4 cup measurement?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        October 26, 2020 at 6:51 am

        Hi Beth! This recipe is to be quite thick. A roux is simply made with equal parts fat and flour and can be made in any quantity. This recipe for roux was based on what was needed to mimic canned cream of chicken. Again, it is supposed to be quite thick, almost like pudding. Hope that helps to clarify.

        Reply
    4. Stephanie D.

      October 13, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      Do you "can" your own or make as you go? I am interested in canning it, but not sure how long to put in pressure canner.
      Can't wait to try this.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        October 13, 2020 at 3:46 pm

        Hi Stephanie. I am not an expert at canning, so I can not advise on how you would do this. I personally make as I go along.

        Reply
    5. Brandi

      August 29, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Does this recipe equal 1 can of cream of chicken?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 29, 2020 at 12:44 pm

        Hi Brandi! Yes it does.

        Reply
    6. Beth Foster

      August 17, 2020 at 10:56 am

      I can’t wait to try this! We just moved to Germany a month ago and can’t find cream of chicken (or mushroom) soup anywhere and I have recipes that call for it. Maybe I will finally be able to make a “taste of home” soon.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 17, 2020 at 2:45 pm

        I am SO glad you found this recipe, and I hope you find it comforting!

        Reply
    7. Donna

      April 29, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Can this recipe be made in a larger batch and be canned in a pressure cooker?

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 29, 2020 at 1:21 pm

        Hi Donna! This recipe can be doubled, tripled, etc. It can be canned using traditional canning methods, but I do not recommend canning in an electric pressure cooker as there is debate it gets things hot enough.

        Reply
        • DONNA

          May 18, 2020 at 11:17 am

          Thank you!

          Reply
        • Lisa

          October 29, 2020 at 8:11 pm

          Kristen,
          Have you done this? How long and at what pressure did you can yours? I keep reading various articles not recommending pressure canning products with milk and butter and so forth but I wonder if that advice still applies to dairy free milks and butters? hmmm...I'd hate to risk it not being safe but love the idea of it canned with all the ingredients already in the jar!

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          • Kristen Chidsey

            October 30, 2020 at 7:14 am

            Hi Lisa. I do not have any experience canning, as I stated. So I can not advise on this. Sorry! I personally recommend making fresh, refrigerating, and using within 3-4 days.

            Reply
    8. Pramela Amasi

      April 10, 2020 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      My daughter didn’t even realise that it wasn’t her usual Campbell cream chicken soup. I chose not to tell her either 😜. I tweaked it a little as suggested because I made gluten free version.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        April 10, 2020 at 8:02 am

        I am so glad your daughter enjoyed so much Prmaela!

        Reply
    9. Jackie

      February 20, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Can you substitute almond flour for the regular flour in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 20, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Hi Jackie! I have not tried using almond flour, but I have used gluten free flour with success. If you give it a try, let us know how it turns out for others.

        Reply
      • MARIAN SHERMAN

        February 08, 2022 at 2:59 pm

        5 stars
        I make this regularly using gluten free flour and ghee. I also add a bit of Better Than Bouillon chicken base for just a bit more flavor. It turns out great!

        Reply
        • MARIAN SHERMAN

          February 08, 2022 at 3:05 pm

          5 stars
          I also use coconut milk.

          Reply
    10. Holly

      January 23, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      So glad I found this! I make so many casseroles and things that include cream of chicken. When my husband found out he can't have dairy, I thought I had to redo my whole recipe book. Not anymore. What would you do for casseroles and things that call for cream of mushroom? Same recipe but just use beef stock? 🤷

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 24, 2020 at 7:19 am

        Hi Holly! I am so glad you found this recipe as well! Here is my recipe for Cream of Mushroom Soup.

        Reply
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