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cream of chicken soup with whisk

Cream of Chicken Soup

A simple and delicious recipe to substitute for canned cream of chicken soup in your favorite recipes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 cans

Equipment

  • Medium stock pot or large saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • ½ c butter (1 stick)
  • 1 c flour
  • 4 c chicken broth
  • 2 c milk warmed
  • ½ tsp celery salt
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter over medium until fully melted and whisk in the flour slowly until fully incorporated.
  • Continue to whisk flour for a few minutes until it smells nutty.
  • Turn the temperature to low and slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.
  • Whisk in the seasonings and turn the heat back up to medium.
  • Continue whisking to make sure it doesn't stick to the pan or form clumps. Let it reach near boiling and turn the heat off.
  • Continue whisking while it cools to distribute the heat and prevent clumping.