Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Made Simple
This creamy homemade chicken soup is perfect for chilly days, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth that can be made quickly with simple ingredients.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced carrots fresh or frozen
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes until golden to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, making sure to avoid lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and celery to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the half-and-half, shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This homemade cream of chicken soup is a comforting classic that can be adapted with your favorite herbs and vegetables. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.