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Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute

Skip the cans and give this homemade version a shot! Makes 1 can's worth of soup. 
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 can
Calories 408kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. When melted, whisk in the flour and continue whisking until smooth and bubbly.
  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly, until the soup thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Notes

This is the equivalent of one 10 ounce can of soup when using it in recipes that call for canned soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 255mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1245IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 0.6mg