A creamy and savory chicken broth is filled with tender chunks of chicken and a handful of veggies for a simple and cozy soup recipe. This easy recipe comes together in no time at all for a savory soup that will be on the menu rotation all year long!
Simple Comfort
Cream of chicken soup is one of those cozy recipes that feel like a hug in a bowl. Simple homemade goodness.
This soup is the perfect way to use up any leftover bits of chicken or even turkey. It is a combination of simple ingredients that packs great flavor and reheats well. Add potatoes, leftover rice or even pasta to turn it into a creamy chicken noodle soup.
Note: This is a creamy soup for eating, not a condensed cream of chicken soup substitute for casseroles. Find our from-scratch condensed soup here to use in recipes.
Ingredients
Chicken – Adding cooked chicken to this soup makes it so easy (check the notes if you don’t have cooked chicken)! Use chicken from a leftover rotisserie chicken or use turkey if that’s what you have on hand! Vegetables – Onions, carrots, and celery are simmered until tender. Try adding bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms! Broth – Chicken broth or chicken stock is the base of this soup. A splash of cream a creamy, flavorful texture! Seasonings – Poultry seasoning, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper are all added to the soup.
How to Make Cream of Chicken Soup
A thick and creamy soup starts with a really good roux! After that, it’s as easy as 1-2-3! If you don’t have cooked chicken, add 2 medium (5-7 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts to 4 cups of chicken broth in a small saucepan (add a sprinkle of herbs if you’d like). Bring it to a boil, reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 10-12 minutes and remove from the broth. Cool and shred or chop. This also adds extra flavor to the broth!
Tips for Perfect Creamy Soup
When adding the flour, let it cook for a few minutes before adding liquid. Start adding liquid a bit at a time to thicken the soup. It will be thick and pasty at first, continue stirring until smooth after each addition. Heavy cream can be substituted for evaporated milk or light cream. If there’s no sherry, feel free to substitute dry white wine!
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