Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute (2024)

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ByAmanda CarlisleApril 16, 2020March 30, 2023Updated onMarch 30, 2023

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 of the preservatives. Instead of skipping out on recipes, I learned how to make my own Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute and the flavor is amazing!

Ingredients

This recipe calls for simple ingredients that most have on hand in their fridge and pantry. You will need…

• Chicken Broth
• Milk (or dairy free substitute)
• Butter (or dairy free substitute)
• Flour (or gluten free substitute)
• Salt & pepper

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 over simmer.

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

This is perfect for casseroles, homemade soups, and so many other dishes.

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

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.

Low Sodium

To make this low sodium use a low-sodium chicken broth and limit the amount of salt you season it with our use a salt substitute.

Vegan

Turn this recipe vegan by using a vegetable broth base and following the dairy free instructions. Makes a delicious creamy cream of soup base.

This can easily be turned into Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Celery Soup by adding in mushrooms or celery while cooking.

Other Soup Recipes

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. No more canned condensed soup.

• Mix in cheese and broccoli
• Stir 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!

Storage

If you are going to make this ahead store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe. It is best made fresh or just a day or two before you will need it.

I have had people comment that they have kept this in the freezer no problem. I haven’t tried it personally but it may be worth a shot.

More Easy Substitutes

• Homemade Dry Rib Rub
• Homemade Italian Dressing Mix
• Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix