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Easy, Rich, and Creamy Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup (Casserole Ready & Freezer Friendly)

Close-up of a white bowl filled with homemade cream of chicken soup, featuring shredded chicken, carrots, and herbs.
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Ditch the cans and make this simple, rich, and velvety homemade cream of chicken soup from scratch. It is perfect as a comforting standalone soup or as a base for your favorite casseroles.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Whisk the flour into the softened vegetables and butter. Cook this roux for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  5. Continue to simmer gently for another 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the soup to reach your desired thickness. If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot. This soup is excellent for meal prep and freezes well.

Notes

  • For a thicker, condensed soup base perfect for casseroles, reduce the chicken broth to 3 cups and the milk to 3/4 cup.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream if you want a slightly lighter soup.
  • Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken for the best flavor in your homemade chicken broth soup.

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