Best 7 Cream Of Chicken Soup From Scratch Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes offer the warmth and comfort of a creamy, savory bowl of homemade cream of chicken soup. This classic soup is a versatile culinary creation that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for countless other dishes, limited only by the bounds of your imagination. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty centerpiece for a special occasion, this collection of cream of chicken soup recipes from scratch has something for every palate and cooking skill level.

From the traditional and comforting cream of chicken soup with its rich, velvety texture and comforting aroma to the innovative and flavorful variations like the creamy chicken and wild rice soup with its nutty and earthy notes, this diverse selection of recipes offers a culinary journey that is sure to satisfy. Dive into the delectable world of cream of chicken soup, where each spoonful promises a symphony of flavors that will warm your heart and soul.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
2 stalks celery (with leaves), chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
3 sprigs parsley
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 3/4 cups cooked, diced chicken
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 12 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in the broth and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the soup. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the heavy cream, sherry, and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Remove and discard the herb bundle. Divide among soup bowls, sprinkle the top of each soup with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

FROM SCRATCH CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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A homemade version of the canned classic cream of chicken soup, without the processed parts.

Provided by Tivadoc

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 cup whole milk, divided
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup cream
1 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, poultry seasoning, turmeric, onion powder, garlic, paprika, pepper, and cayenne in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
  • Combine cream, flour, and remaining milk in a bowl. Add a ladle or two of hot broth mixture and whisk quickly to combine. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan; whisk together and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add additional broth or flour to adjust consistency. Check seasoning and adjust as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 420.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP FROM SCRATCH



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I stopped using canned foods, so this is my alternative. This makes about 2 cans worth, and is perfect for casseroles!

Provided by BabyDollPie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups chicken stock, divided
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground paprika
1 cup milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Place 1 tablespoon of chicken stock in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic in the broth until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Pour in the rest of the broth and 1/2 cup of milk, and whisk in the salt, black pepper, parsley, lemon pepper seasoning, allspice, and paprika. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Whisk together the remaining milk and the flour until smooth, and whisk the milk mixture into the hot stock mixture. Keep whisking continuously to avoid lumps until the soup comes almost to a boil and thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CREAM SOUP BASE



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This is a creamy soup base that will make many types of cream soup. Use your imagination and create a new soup.

Provided by Nell Marsh

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cubes chicken bouillon
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour and make a paste. Add milk and bouillon cubes. Cook over low heat until thickened. Add pepper to taste. Add more milk when adding the other soup ingredients, depending on the thickness you desire.
  • To this base you may add steamed broccoli and American cheese; or chunks of baked potato (peel and all) with American cheese, bacon pieces, and chives; or pureed, stewed tomatoes for a bisque; or leeks that have been cleaned well, steamed, and chopped; or cooked asparagus cut in pieces (if canned asparagus is used, add some of the liquid as well), topped with grated cheese and bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 394.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CHUNKY CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP



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I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep time. I knew this recipe was a hit when I didn't have any leftovers and my husband asked me to make it again. -Nancy Clow, Mallorytown, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
2 teaspoons canola oil
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add the onion, carrots, celery and corn., In a large bowl, whisk the soup, broth and dill until blended; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 4 hours ., Stir in peas and cream. Cover and cook until heated through, about 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN RICE SOUP



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I came up with this creamy chicken rice soup recipe while making some adjustments to a favorite stovetop chicken casserole. We like this soup for lunch with a crisp roll and fresh fruit. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/4 qt.).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP



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Categories     Chicken     Simmer

Yield makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup finely shredded roasted chicken (see page 204)
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 8 minutes. Gradually stir in the flour, then slowly add the milk and cream, stirring to break up any clumps of flour. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, sugar, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Cream-based soups do not freeze well, as they tend to separate when being reheated.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken will give your cream of chicken soup the best flavor. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make cream of chicken soup. Feel free to add your own favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices. You can also use different types of chicken, such as roasted chicken or leftover chicken.
  • Make a big batch: Cream of chicken soup is a great soup to make in advance. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. This makes it a great option for busy weeknights.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Cream of chicken soup is a versatile soup that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include:
    • Buttered noodles
    • Rice
    • Bread or crackers
    • Salad

Conclusion:

Cream of chicken soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a pot of soup that the whole family will love. So next time you're in the mood for a warm and comforting soup, give this cream of chicken soup recipe a try.

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