Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup by @manningherkitchen

20 min
Medium

2 servings

🧈

57 g

Butter

🌾

47 g

Flour

🍲

470 ml

Chicken Broth

🧊

4 g

Chicken Bouillon Cube

🥛

240 ml

Milk

🧅

1.2 g

Onion Powder

🧄

1.6 g

Garlic Powder

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

🌿

0.25 g

Dried Thyme

🌿

0.13 g

Parsley

🌶️

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Measure all ingredients. Crumble the chicken bouillon cube if needed.

    butter
    all-purpose flour
    chicken broth
    chicken bouillon cube
    whole milk
    onion powder
    garlic powder
    salt
    dried thyme
    dried parsley
    black pepper
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/9

    Melt 4 tablespoons butter in the saucepan over medium heat.

    butter
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/9

    Gradually whisk 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour into the melted butter. Cook the roux while whisking continuously for 2 to 3 minutes.

    butter
    all-purpose flour
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  4. Step 4/9

    Whisk in about 2/3 cup chicken broth until smooth. Repeat twice with the remaining chicken broth.

    chicken broth
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/9

    Add 1 chicken bouillon cube and 1 cup whole milk. Whisk until the bouillon dissolves.

    chicken bouillon cube
    whole milk
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  6. Step 6/9

    Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley. Add black pepper to taste.

    onion powder
    garlic powder
    salt
    dried thyme
    dried parsley
    black pepper
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/9

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps or scorching.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  8. Step 8/9

    Boil for 2 to 3 minutes while whisking. Stop cooking when the soup thickly coats a spoon.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/9

    For extra-thick soup, whisk in the optional 2 tablespoons flour before the final boil. Let the soup stand briefly because it thickens further as it cools.

    all-purpose flour
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Broth, Seasoning, Meat, Herbs

Ingredients

Butter, Flour, Chicken broth, Chicken bouillon cube, Milk, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Salt, Dried thyme, Parsley, Pepper

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low sugar, Ketogenic

Calories

92 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.5g, Total fat: 6.4g, Saturated fat: 3.8g, Carbohydrates: 6.4g, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugars: 1.8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 76mg, Sodium: 566mg, Potassium: 92mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 151mcg, Vitamin D: 0.7mcg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, whisk, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Soup, Sauce, Condiment, Casserole base

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Meal prep, Comfort food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@manningherkitchen

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Thick, Velvety

Flavors

Savory, Buttery, Chicken, Herbal, Mild

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at or below 4°C / 40°F), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Leave headspace for expansion,Whisk after thawing if separated)