Description
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup is the epitome of comfort food, bringing warmth to cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This rich, creamy dish is made entirely from scratch, highlighting the delicious flavors of chicken and fresh vegetables without relying on heavy cream. With its simple preparation method, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for meal prep or as a hearty starter, this soup will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 canned evaporated milk (12 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2–3 cups cooked chicken
- Creole seasoning
- chicken bouillon
- Worcestershire sauce
- frozen peas
- salt
- pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaf until softened (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in flour until fully combined. Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken broth while mixing continuously.
- Bring to a boil while stirring until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded chicken, seasonings, and peas; adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg