Cream Of Chicken Soup
A rich and comforting homemade cream of chicken soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy broth. Perfect as a base for casseroles or enjoyed on its own.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 leaf bay leaf
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth, stirring to prevent lumps.
- Add cooked chicken, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, but do not boil.
- Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, increase the flour to 1/3 cup. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.