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Cream of Chicken Soup (No Can Needed)

A simple homemade cream of chicken soup made from pantry ingredients. This no-can-needed version works perfectly in casseroles, sauces, and quick dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp poultry seasoning
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • This makes about the same amount as one can of condensed cream of chicken soup.

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. This makes a roux, just a simple flour-and-butter mixture that thickens the soup.
  3. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Continue cooking, stirring often, until thick and creamy, about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Notes

You can add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cooked, shredded or diced chicken if you have some on hand.