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Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

By:Nagi
Published:16 Aug '17Updated:16 Jan '23
181 Comments
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A homemade Cream of Chicken Soup is completely and utterly incomparable to the canned stuff. It’s silky and thick, with the subtle fragrance of thyme, and it tastes real.

Simple to make, this recipe is sure to become a favourite you’ll make over and over again!

Soul warming Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. Simply and utterly divine. www.recipetineats.com

Cream of Chicken Soup recipe

Growing up, I was “deprived” of canned soup. And such is the case when you’re a kid that you always want what you can’t have.

I got sent to school with bento boxes and eyed off my friends’ peanut butter sandwiches with jealousy. I looked forward to sleepovers, not only because of the excitement of staying at a friends’ place, but because I got to try food that my mother would never make.

Such as – soup from a can. I can’t believe how much I used to love that stuff!

(I also can’t believe that I used to be embarrassed being sent to school with bento boxes. It’s all the rage nowadays!)

At some point, I grew up, learned how to cook, found and made a homemade cream of chicken recipe.

And today, I shake my head, wondering how on earth I used to think canned soup was so delish.

Homemade cream of chicken soup is SO GOOD. If you like canned cream of chicken soup or those instant cup-a-soup packets, you are going to LOVE this!

This cream of chicken soup recipe is very straight forward. Thick, creamy, and it tastes real. The canned stuff is no comparison!

Soul warming Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. Simply and utterly divine. www.recipetineats.com

Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

This recipe is an updated version of a recipe I posted way back when I started RecipeTin Eats. The previous recipe was written starting with a homemade condensed cream of chicken soup – thick and gloopy like Campbell’s soup in a can.

I went through a phase when I made homemade condensed soup which I would then keep for a few days then later use to make a soup or casserole. However, I found that I haven’t made condensed soup in years, mainly because it can only be kept for a few days so it kind of defeats the purpose of that recipe. But in case you want it, I’ve kept it – click here to get the recipe for the homemade Cream of Chicken Soup!

This is what it looks like. I told you – gloopy!!

Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup www.recipetineats.com

With just 395 calories for a meal size bowl, this cream of chicken soup recipe is healthier than most creamy soups because it’s made without cream. It’s far healthier than canned – lower in sodium, preservative free and other artificial additives.

And you can tell the difference with just one spoonful. It tastes so much better than canned, it’s almost a joke!

Soul warming Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. Simply and utterly divine. www.recipetineats.com

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I use this cream of chicken soup recipe as a base for making more fully loaded soups, filled out with noodles or rice, and more veggies. Such as this Cream of Vegetable Soup with Noodles.

But for this one, I wanted to share the “classic” version, like what you get out of the can. So it’s light on the veggies and chicken – but what you do see is the real deal, nice and fresh!

I really think you’ll love this. The subtle fragrance from the thyme is really lovely, I think that’s what seals the deal for me. 🙂

Enjoy! – Nagi xx


Cream of Chicken Soup recipe
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Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe video! (Not my hands, I was just the “director”, videographer, editor, gofer, lighting person, stylist, script writer, recipe maker. 😉 The hands will be back on Friday for a weekend treat I’m super excited about! )

PS Also, I forgot celery when filming. Oops.

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Soul warming Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. Simply and utterly divine. recipetineats.com

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe

Author: Nagi
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 20 minutes mins
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4.97 from 62 votes
Servings4
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Recipe VIDEO above. A homemade version of Cream of Chicken Soup, light years away from the canned stuff! This version is light on the veggies and chicken to make it like what you get in cans, but feel free to load it up with more. Consider adding noodles or rice too! 

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup / 75 g flour
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • ½ small brown onion , finely chopped
  • 1 small carrot , diced
  • 1/2 red capsicum/bell pepper , finely chopped
  • 1 small celery stick , diced
  • 2 cups / 500 ml chicken stock / broth , preferably low sodium
  • 3 cups / 750 ml milk , any fat %
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp EACH garlic powder , onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper (“Spices”)
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup cooked chicken , diced or shredded

Croutons

  • 2 slices white bread , cut into cubes
  • Olive oil spray
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until partly translucent but not browned.
  • Add carrots, celery and capsicum, cook for 1 minute to soften.
  • Add butter and melt. Then add flour and mix until incorporated, and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, mix until flour is incorporated, then add milk. Mix to combine, then add salt, Spices, chicken and peas.
  • Bring to simmer, mixing occasionally to stop bottom of sticking. As it heats, it will thicken – about 4 to 5 minutes. Don’t let it bubble.
  • Once thickened to your taste, adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve garnished with croutons and fresh thyme if desired.
  • Croutons: Spray croutons generously with oil, sprinkle with salt, then bake for 5 minutes at 180C/350F or until golden and crunchy.

Recipe Notes:

1. This recipe was originally published in August 2014 and has been updated. The original recipe was written starting with a homemade condensed cream of chicken soup (that gloopy stuff that comes in cans), but because that only keeps for a few days, I haven’t made it in years because it kind of defeats the purpose of having it on hand.
I don’t make casseroles or pasta bakes using condensed soup so I don’t use it for that purpose either. So I removed that recipe and instead recreated this cream of chicken soup recipe to be made from scratch. However, in case you want the Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup recipe, click here to get the recipe.
2. Fill it out – This is terrific filled out with noodles / rice (pre cooked then added into the soup) and more veggies. 
3. Storage – leftovers will keep for 4 days in the fridge, or freezer for 3 months (thaw then reheat). Use a touch of water if needed to loosen the soup. 
4. Nutrition per serving, assuming 4 servings excluding croutons. Each serving is about 1 3/4 cups. 

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 323gCalories: 395cal (20%)
Keywords: Cream of chicken soup
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181 Comments

  1. Cynthia says

    December 2, 2023 at 3:06 pm

    5 stars
    Another excellent recipe! I added kale instead of peas and it was delicious.

    Reply
  2. Jan Sheridan says

    September 12, 2023 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe for homemade cream of chicken soup. I’ve made it twice today – once for use in a casserole recipe requiring canned coup and a second time to eat as cream of chicken soup chicken. It’s the best. Thank you for the post.

    Reply
  3. Jules says

    June 27, 2023 at 6:03 pm

    Thanks 🙏🏿 for your amazing talent. Everything I have made is a winner 🏆

    Reply
  4. Cassandra says

    September 26, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love you, Nagi 😍😍. Made this for my son and it was so tasty!!! I add corn and mini sausages. Much love from Jakarta ❤❤❤

    Reply
  5. Julie says

    August 27, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Yummo. Used frozen peas corn and capsicum as I didn’t have any capsicum. Definitely a keeper.

    Reply
  6. Jacqui says

    July 26, 2022 at 9:10 pm

    5 stars
    This soup is amazing.. Easy to make and absolutely delicious. Thank you.

    Reply
  7. Nicole says

    June 12, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    Did this with almond milk! Not dairy free though as we did butter and then some haha. Curious what dairy free people have used. Doubled some quantities but kept the milk to 3 cups as that’s all I had. Yummy! This was my first chicken soup made creamy and not just brothy. Loved it! Oh and I browned some chicken first and then added it in with the last veggies to make it all from scratch. Yum! Thanks for such helpful recipes!

    Reply
  8. Nicki says

    June 12, 2022 at 4:31 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never eaten the canned version, but this was yummy! I made a double batch with extra chicken and veges, for a rainy Saturday dinner, and hot lunches during the week.

    Reply
  9. Sheen says

    May 7, 2022 at 12:56 am

    Absolutely amazing recipe. Just had this soup for dinner. Kids loved it.

    Reply
  10. Joan says

    March 24, 2022 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Wanted some chicken soup for my son while he had covid. This was ideal! And even though he said he didn’t feel like eating he ate it all and wanted more. So thumbs up for a covid crunching chicken soup

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 24, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      I hope it made him feel better Joan! N x

      Reply
  11. Jen says

    February 26, 2022 at 6:09 am

    Can you make this dairy free? Cashew milk possibly?

    Reply
    • Lesly says

      May 12, 2022 at 9:28 am

      Try it yourself and let us know how it tastes!

      Reply
  12. Janine says

    February 1, 2022 at 12:37 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi,
    I made this soup tonight and it was a hit! I love that it is super easy and fast to make. Thank you so much for a delicious recipe.

    Reply
  13. Jessi says

    January 6, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Nagi, I have made nearly all of your soup recipes, and this is my favorite so far! I added noodles since my kids like them, but I think it would be just as good without them. Thanks for all of your delicious recipes!

    Reply
  14. Mimi says

    November 29, 2021 at 4:51 am

    5 stars
    Just what I needed…a rotisserie chicken leftovers and voila. Boiled the carcass and bones, cooled and cleaned, saved the broth. Hubby hates green pecans, added frozen corn, pinch of sage and thyme, used carnation milk, best soup I’ve made in a long time. Will make turkey and rice after Boxing Day.

    Reply
    • Mimi says

      November 29, 2021 at 4:52 am

      5 stars
      ^ green peas

      Reply
  15. Andre Madern says

    November 10, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Use your recipes almost daily. Love your site. I have slightly altered this to cook the chicken in the broth. I use Maryland’s, brown them up. Add the onions and veggies, butter and flour and broth. Simmer and cook the chicken in the broth. Then add milk once the chicken is cooked and thicken it up

    Reply
  16. natasha wolf says

    September 5, 2021 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    Excellent comfort soup, velvety and satisfying.
    Added some sweet paprika for color and depth.
    Will definitely make again.

    Reply
  17. Chris says

    July 14, 2021 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi, Truely believe you have the best receipes and useful tips on the net. This one if another winner which makes me look like a kitchen wiz! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 14, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      Wahoo! That’s awesome Chris! N x

      Reply
  18. Momo says

    July 2, 2021 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    Hi! I really loved this recipe and I only made one adjustment. I used 250ml of heavy cream and 500ml of milk. But it was absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
  19. Amy says

    June 30, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. Added frozen peas & corn and omitted the celery. Added two cooked chicken breast. Cut everything to bite size pieces for my 2 year old. Was perfect on a cold winters night!

    Reply
  20. Pauline says

    June 13, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Would gluten free flour work to thicken the soup Nagi?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 14, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Hi Pauline – Yes, I’d recommend cornstarch! – Nxx

      Reply
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