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Simple Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

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Today I am showing you how to make your own homemade condensed cream of chicken soup.

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With the holidays just around the corner, this would be a great recipe to keep in your arsenal. Making this is so super easy (and cheap!) that you may never buy the canned stuff again.

You can use this in any casserole that calls for a can of condensed soup, such as my mushroom chicken.

 

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And it is made with a few simple ingredients.

How to make condensed cream of chicken soup

First, gather your ingredients.

Ingredients

For tastiest results, always use the best quality ingredients you have access to. To make homemade cream of chicken condensed soup, you will need the following:

  • Butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • chicken stock or broth
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

How to make a béchamel

In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add flour to the pan, and whisk together to make a roux (about 1 to 1.5 minutes)

Add the liquids – chicken broth and milk, and whisk together to smooth out the lumps. Note: True béchamel uses only milk for the liquids. We are adding the chicken stock/ broth for that chicken flavor.

Season and simmer

Stir in garlic salt.

Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and use as you would a regular can of condensed soup.

Storing homemade cream of chicken condensed soup

This should be good in the refrigerator for about a week, depending on the freshness of your ingredients.

Whether you are avoiding a bunch of sketchy ingredients you cannot pronounce, or if you want to skip the extra trip to the store…this is a fantastic substitute for condensed cream soup. I have tried it in just about every recipe that I previous used canned condensed soup in. And it works great!

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Homemade Cream Condensed Soup

Whether you are avoiding a bunch of sketchy ingredients you cannot pronounce, or if you want to skip the extra trip to the store…this is a fantastic substitute for condensed cream soup.
Course Sauces, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword cream condensed soup substitute, homemade cream condensed soup
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 76 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1/2 cup milk any type (I am using 1%)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (you can sub 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium low heat.
  2. Add flour to the pan, and whisk together to make a roux (about 1 to 1.5 minutes)
  3. Add the chicken broth and milk, and whisk together to smooth out the lumps.
  4. Stir in garlic salt.

  5. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and use as you would a regular can of condensed soup.

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Recipe Notes

This recipe can be used to substitute for one can of cream condensed soup in any recipe.

 

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Cream Condensed Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 253mg11%
Potassium 26mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 210IU4%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Pin it and try it for yourself!

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  1. Kirsten says

    January 17, 2023 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    It was delicious fresh but was wondering can you pressure can this??

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 22, 2023 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Kirsten! Canning is definitely not my specialty, so I couldn’t say for sure. I would love to hear how it works out if you end up trying it though.

      Reply
  2. Greta says

    January 8, 2023 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    Wow! This is delicious. Made it with oatmilk, hot water and 1/2 tsp of Better than Bouillon chicken. So much better than the canned soup.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      January 11, 2023 at 2:04 pm

      Yay Greta! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  3. Pam says

    October 19, 2022 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! I found this recipe a while ago and use it often. I’m making it right now! I have to eat gluten free so I use GF flour. No one ever knows. Thanks for this!!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 19, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      Yay Pam! I am so happy that you have enjoyed it.❤️

      Reply
  4. Lupe says

    October 12, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much! Easier and healthier option! I appreciate it!

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 17, 2022 at 8:47 am

      Yay! Glad you are enjoying it.❤️

      Reply
  5. Dani says

    October 3, 2022 at 9:50 am

    Can’t wait to try! Does it freeze well or no?

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      October 8, 2022 at 11:49 am

      I don’t freeze it myself, and I would probably just recommend making it fresh. Or a few days ahead and keeping in the fridge.

      Reply
  6. Steve in Warren, MI says

    August 1, 2022 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    Great to have this, tastes better than the canned crap. Thanks much, you saved me a trip out for 1 can of soup for my tuna casserole.

    Reply
    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      August 9, 2022 at 8:03 am

      I am so glad to hear that Steve!

      Reply
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