Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

This homemade cream of chicken soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food!

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!

cream of chicken soup in a blue bowl next to a loaf of bread

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.

No Cooked Chicken? No Problem!

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!

flour butter and onions in the bottom of a dutch oven

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!

Melt butter in a dutch oven and cook the onion until tender per the recipe below.
Add the flour and seasonings, and cook for a few minutes. Add broth a bit at a time, mixing after each addition until smooth. Simmer with carrots and celery.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for a few minutes more. Discard bay leaf and serve immediately.

adding cream to a pot of cream of chicken soup

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!

Serve this soup with some homemade buns or french bread for dunking!

Cream of Chicken Soup in a pot with a laddle

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Fresh and flavorful soup loaded with veggies and chicken in a creamy, seasoned broth!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

In a large pot, cook onion in butter over medium heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add flour and seasonings and cook 1 minute more.
Stir in broth a bit at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition.
Add sherry, bay leaf, carrot, and celery, simmer 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Add chicken and cream. Simmer 5 minutes more.
Discard bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.

No Cooked Chicken? 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 gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes and remove it from the broth. Cool and shred or chop. This also adds extra flavor to the broth!

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.
Sherry can be substituted with dry white wine. You can leave it out if you’d like but it does enhance the flavor.

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Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

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