Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
This homemade cream of chicken soup offers a rich and creamy base perfect for various recipes or enjoying on its own. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, it features a smooth roux combined with chicken stock and milk, seasoned lightly with parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully liquefied but not browned.
- Create Roux: Whisk in ½ cup all-purpose flour to the melted butter, stirring constantly to form a smooth paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes while whisking continuously to eliminate the raw flour taste without browning the mixture.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken stock until uniform, followed by 1 cup of cold milk, ensuring the mixture remains smooth without lumps.
- Simmer and Season: Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while whisking constantly. Add ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste), and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste). Continue to simmer for 2-4 minutes, whisking frequently until the soup thickens to a creamy consistency. Remember, the soup will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- Use cold milk when adding to the roux to prevent lumps and ensure a silky texture.
- Constant whisking during cooking is essential to avoid lumps and achieve smoothness.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to your preference.
- This soup serves as an excellent base for casseroles, pot pies, or can be enjoyed simply as a comforting soup.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
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