Name: Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup milk (or dairy free substitute); 3 tbsp butter (or dairy free margarine); 1 tbsp flour (or gluten free flour); salt & pepper (to taste)

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No more of those store bought cans of condensed soup. Try this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute Recipe.

I have literally boycotted so many recipes in the past for containing a can (or two) of cream of something soup. Mostly because I have read the ingredients on those cans and I am not the biggest fan. Instead of skipping out on recipes, I learned how to make my own Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute and it is AMAZING!

How to Make Cream Of Chicken Soup Substitute

In a small sauce pan melt the butter and whisk in the flour until smooth and bubbly.

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly, until the soup thickens. Give it a taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

How Much Does it Make

This recipe make enough to equally substitute for 1 can in a recipe. However, you can very easily double, even triple, if needed.

Gluten Free

One benefit to making your own Cream of Chicken Substitute is you can make it gluten free! Simple substitute gluten free flour in place of regular. That is it!

Dairy Free

Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup in saucepan

Some recipes are easily substituted to make them dairy free. That has been hard in the past if it calls for a can of cream of something soup. Now, you can just make your own! Follow this recipe using a dairy free margarine and your choice of dairy free milk.

Other Soups

Give this recipe a try and see how easy and delicious it is! Once you do, get creative. Turn this substitute into your own creamy soups for dinner.

Mix in cheese and broccoli
Mix in Corn & Bacon.
Spice it up with some other seasonings.
Add more milk or broth to change the texture.

The possibilities are endless with this great soup base!