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    Home » Chicken » Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

    Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

    November 11, 2018 by Tracy | Updated December 19, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    No can needed.  Make your own Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup from scratch in just 10 minutes!

    a large mason jar of creamy soup with a wooden spoon

    Happy November, friends!  It's the start of the holiday cooking / baking season!  And what's a staple in a lot of those comforting casserole classics?  That's right, that good ol' Campbell's can of condensed cream of soup.  Those cans used to be staples in my pantry growing up. But recently we realized just how easy it is to make them from scratch!  Especially this Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup which can be whipped up in just 10 minutes!  Game. Changgeerrrr.

    Did you all hear that? Let me say it again for the people in the back. 10. Stinkin'. MINUTES. Ok, that's only like 9.5 minutes longer than opening a can. Can you spare 9.5 extra minutes to have a from scratch cream of chicken soup? I bet you can!

    Ingredients Needed

    flour, chicken stock, onion and garlic powder, poultry seasoning, dried parsley, pepper, and salt on counter

    Even better? It's made up of ingredients you probably already have! 

    • Flour - All purpose flour is the best for this.
    • Chicken Stock - Have you made your own, yet?
    • Milk - 2% is what we use, but you could also use whole. 1% is a little thin for this, but it would also work.
    • Poultry Seasoning - This is where the chicken flavor comes from, without the chicken.
    • Herbs - Onion powder, dried parsley, garlic powder. You could also use fresh parsley (see recipe notes), but powdered onion and garlic is really best for this recipe.
    • Salt and Pepper

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    a toddler hand holding a cup of flour over a bowl of milk with spices next to it.

    Have I mentioned how easy this is? It's My-Toddler-Could-Help-Me-Make-It, kind of easy!

    Step 1: Heat chicken stock and some milk on the stove.

    Step 2: Mix all of the dry ingredients with rest of the milk.

    Step 3: Add the milk and dry ingredients to the stock and milk on the stove and let simmer.

    Tip: Be sure to whisk the flour and milk well to prevent lumps.

    a mason jar of cream of chicken soup with a wooden spoon

    That's it. That's all it takes to make Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup from scratch and free of the modified food starch and whey protein concentrate on the ingredient list of the cans.  

    Whip up a batch in advance for those holiday casseroles! 

    an overhead of a wooden spoon with cream of chicken soup our of a mason jar

    Now our Homemade Condensed Soup list is complete!

    • Cream of Mushroom Soup From Scratch
    • Condensed Cream of Celery Soup From Scratch

    Even better, this made our Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing From Scratch, truly from scratch!

    Honestly, it does not get any easier than this. Simple ingredients. Easy steps. 10 Minutes. You're welcome.

    Have you made this or any of my other recipes?  Be sure to tell me on Facebook, share a photo on Instagram, or leave a review on Pinterest.  

     

    a large mason jar of creamy soup with a wooden spoon

    Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

    No can needed.  Make your own Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup from scratch in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients in already in your pantry! 
    4.95 from 55 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Low Fat
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 cups
    Author: Tracy

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups chicken stock
    • 1 3/4 cups 2% milk
    • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
    • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
    • 3/4 tsp dried parsley

    Instructions

    • Add 1/2 cup of the milk first with the chicken stock to a medium sauce pan and bring to a low boil.
    • Meanwhile, mix the flour and the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl.  Add the rest of the milk and whisk until smooth.
    • Add milk mixture to the sauce pan and lower heat to a simmer, stirring constantly as the soup thickens. About 5 minutes.  It will thicken as it cools.  
    • Store in an airtight container in fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 6 months. 

    Notes

    You can use fresh parsley by substituting a scant 1 tablespoon for the 3/4 teaspoon of dried parsley.  
    I wouldn't substitute fresh garlic or onion for the powdered.  
    Be sure to whisk the flour well, to prevent lumps.
    Store in an airtight container and store in  fridge for 1 week or freeze up to4 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Anthony C.

      September 02, 2023 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe a number of times and it's come out absolutely delicious every time I make it. The only thing I do differently is use a lot less flour. The amount of flour given really makes the soup into a paste.
      It also doesn't make very much. Just about four cups of soup that's all. I would advise doubling the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Tonya Morgan

      April 03, 2023 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a recipe since I was out of the "canned stuff". I am so glad I did. Game changer. No more can stuff for me. This was super easy and absolutely delicious. yummy 😋

      Reply
      • Tracy

        April 04, 2023 at 4:24 am

        So great to hear, Tonya! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Jana Gibson

      January 07, 2023 at 3:21 pm

      Have you ever canned your cream soups? I'm thinking of making a few batches to can and keep on my shelf...what do you think will happen? (I saw in the comments that freezing for more than 6 month is not preferred)

      Reply
    4. Rick (Dinner Dad)

      February 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      This was so easy to make, Tracy. The recipe I was making for dinner calls for condensed soup; however, I don't like the amount of sodium in canned products and our daughter is gluten sensitive. I used corn starch instead of the flour. I really like that I now have enough for future meals. Thank you for this simple, tasty recipe.

      Reply
      • Laura

        June 25, 2022 at 8:21 am

        How much cornstarch

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        • Jana Gibson

          January 07, 2023 at 3:22 pm

          I googled the cornstarch switch for flour and its 1 Tbl cornstarch for every 2 Tbl flour. (Cornstarch thickens more than flour)

          Reply
    5. Jen

      November 14, 2021 at 11:44 am

      This was amazing, but I have a question on freezing. When I thawed a batch I made last year it was kind of curdled looking. Is that because it was over 6 months? I used almond milk, but don’t think that would matter.

      Reply
      • Tracy

        November 15, 2021 at 7:19 am

        Hi Jen! So glad you enjoyed it! Yes, freezing does run a risk of changing the texture of the soup, especially over 6 months. Regular milk and almond milk have the tendency to separate. Sorry this happened - it just means it's really best eaten fresh!

        Reply
        • Jen

          November 20, 2021 at 3:48 pm

          Thanks for replying! It was so good and easy to make, it’s just people need to find more ways to eat the fresh batch. 🙂

          Reply
    6. Judy

      December 17, 2020 at 10:48 am

      I make a chicken dumpling dish where I use a family size condensed cream of chicken soup (adding the can of water as directions say) to my recipe, so when I make this homage version, do I add the water same as I would normally do with the can version?

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      • Tracy

        December 17, 2020 at 12:40 pm

        Hi Judy!

        This recipe isn’t exactly a 1:1 swap of the can- especially dependent upon how much you let it thicken. When I replace it for a can and water recipe, I usually just add 1 1/2 of the soup it calls for and omit the water. Unless it’s using water to help cook noodles- but that’s probably not the case for your dumplings. Yum!!

        Reply
        • Judy

          December 19, 2020 at 9:23 am

          5 stars
          Thanks so much for getting back to me!

          Reply
          • Tracy

            December 19, 2020 at 10:17 pm

            Of course!! Thank you for reaching out! 🙂

            Reply
          • Paulene

            September 30, 2022 at 7:15 pm

            hi, i love the recipe. im planning on making it for lunch tomorrow. do i add an equal quanty of water to have it as soup.
            thanks
            paulene

            Reply
            • Tracy

              October 03, 2022 at 5:09 am

              Love to hear it, Paulene!! Thanks so much for sharing and taking the time to leave a review!

    7. Ruth

      December 03, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      4 stars
      Tasty. First time making it, my chicken pot pie is still in oven but it look good tasted good can't wait. Thank you

      Reply
    8. JDF

      November 29, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      hi, sorry, confused about the milk... ? WHICH IS IT pls

      Reply
      • Tracy

        November 29, 2020 at 8:17 pm

        2% is what we prefer to use.

        Reply
    9. Brittany Hoxworth

      October 27, 2020 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I used this recipe to make vegan chicken condensed soup by swapping the milk for cashew milk, the broth for Kroger brand vegetable broth, and added a heaping teaspoon of Trader Joe's chickenless seasoning! It is perfect.

      Reply
      • Tracy

        October 27, 2020 at 4:11 pm

        Brittany that's so awesome to hear!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

        Reply
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