In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour. Be sure to break up any lumps.
½ cup whole milk, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
In a medium saucepan, combine broth, spices, salt, and pepper. Allow to come to a simmer on low-medium heat.
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, Smoked paprika, Salt, black pepper
Whisk the broth and slowly add the milk and flour mixture.
Continue to whisk for 2-3 minutes until mixture begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. The mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of the entire recipe which is intended to replace a 10.5 ounce can of cream of chicken soup. Actual calories will vary.
One batch of our soup replaces one 10.5 ounce can of cream of chicken soup.
If you're unsure how much salt and pepper to add, wait until the soup is done, taste it, then add the salt and pepper.
If you look above the recipe card (scroll up a bit), you'll find the following sections: how to make the soup gluten-free, how to use it, storage info, and step-by-step photos.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Best Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
701
mg
29
%
Potassium
258
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
201
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
164
mg
16
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.