Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (2024)

Published: by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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This homemade condensed cream of chicken soup is a healthier, lower-sodium version of the classic soup. It's perfect for making casseroles, soups, and delicious soup on its own.

Have you ever started making a recipe and then realized that you were out of cream of chicken soup? With this recipe you will learn how to make cream of soup at home, to help you avoid that last-minute trip to the grocery store to grab a can.

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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • There are no artificial flavors like there are in the canned stuff.
  • This cream soup is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
  • This soup is also much healthier than the store-bought version. It's lower in sodium and has no preservatives.
  • When you are out of the canned condensed soup, this is a great cream of chicken soup substitute.
  • Use our cream soup to make so many of your favorite recipes that call for condensed chicken soup.

Ingredients

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Equipment

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add chicken broth and diced raw chicken. Simmer for 4-5 minutes so the chicken begins to cook through.
  2. Remove 1 cup of broth and add to a large mixing bowl. To the broth, add milk, spices, and flour. Whisk until combined and smooth.
  3. Pour mixture back into the saucepan and stir slowly and continually for 6 minutes. The mixture will thicken. Once the soup thickens to coat the back of a spoon, the soup is ready.
  4. Remove and use immediately or store in a covered air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Storage

This soup will keep in a covered airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.

To freeze, allow the soup to cool completely. Pour into a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.

Reheat the frozen soup in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

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Expert Tips

Expert Tip: Be sure to stir the soup the entire time that you are making it. You don't want the soup to clump up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes up this cream soup recipe?

Most varieties of this soup contain flour, milk, butter, and chopped cooked chicken. Some recipes will also include salt, pepper, and other spices.

Does this soup have chunks of chicken in it?

Yes, there are chunks of chicken in this soup.
However, if you prefer to remove the chicken from the soup for a smooth addition to another recipe, that is also fine.

How long can I keep this soup in the refrigerator?

This homemade condensed chicken soup recipe will last in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Variations

  • If you want to make this gluten-free, use gluten-free all-purpose flour. I like Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.
  • When making this cream soup, it can also be made dairy-free by using dairy-free milk. I like almond milk or coconut milk.
  • If you want to make this low carb, use a low carb flour. I like chicken bone broth and almond flour.

Serving Suggestions

  • Use this recipe to make so many favorite casseroles, including this Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole with Brocolli.
  • Apple Brownies are rich, moist, and loaded with apples. They have a hint of cinnamon and a nice crunch from pecans and they pair well with a comforting bowl of this creamy soup.
  • Simple Arugula Salad is a peppery and crunchy salad with sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, sprinkled with bold blue cheese. This fresh salad pairs well with a creamy soup.

Similar recipes

  • Do you love creamy chicken recipes, you may also enjoy this easy Chicken Pot Pie recipe. It's creamy, flavor-packed, and makes for a comforting weeknight dinner.
  • If you are looking for another simple weeknight dinner recipe that's perfect for fall then look no further than this Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe.
  • Enjoy creamy soup recipes on a chilly night? This Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe is hearty, tasty, and always a crowd pleaser.

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Condensed Chicken Soup

Learn how to make cream of chicken soup. This homemade soup is fresh with no preservatives and takes just a few minutes to prepare.

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Cuisine: American

Keyword: condensed cream of chicken soup, cream of chicken soup recipe, homemade cream of chicken soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

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Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup chicken breast, diced
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper Black pepper can be used but white pepper is traditionally used.
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour Note 1

Instructions

  • Add the chicken broth and diced raw chicken to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, about 4-5 minutes

  • Remove 1 cup of broth and add to a large mixing bowl. To the broth, add the milk, spices, and flour. Whisk until combined and smooth.

  • Pour mixture back into the saucepan and stir slowly and continually for 6 minutes. The mixture will thicken. Once soup thickens to coat the back of a spoon, the soup is ready.

  • Remove and use immediately or store in a covered air-tight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Note 1: Gluten-free flour can be used to make this a gluten-free condensed soup.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is the difference between cream of chicken soup and condensed cream of chicken soup? ›

What's the Difference Between Condensed Soup and Regular Soup? Condensed soup is essentially soup boiled down to a thick stock, with most of the volume of water removed.

Can you eat condensed cream of chicken soup? ›

A bowl of our Cream of Chicken Soup served with fresh baked bread is hearty enough to serve on its own, or you can beef it up with whatever's fresh in your kitchen. Condensed soups are also the perfect base for casseroles and starters for sauces, so your imagination is the limit.

What is canned cream of chicken? ›

Our classic Cream of Chicken soup is a smooth, rich combination of high-quality chicken stock, cream, and tender chicken meat with no antibiotics. Find comfort in it as an easily customizable soup, or use it as an extremely versatile ingredient for delicious weeknight dinners.

Who makes condensed chicken soup? ›

Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup is a wonderfully warming soup on its own or versatile enough to be used in countless recipes to complement any dish. Great for Cooking. Small Can, Big Possibilities. For over 150 years Campbell's Soup has been a cupboard staple all around the world.

Are you supposed to add water to condensed soup? ›

Condensed soups are intended to be mixed with one can of water to bring them to their intended normal strength.

Why can't I buy Campbell's condensed soup? ›

The iconic Campbell's Condensed Soup brand will disappear from UK shelves for good next March, The Grocer can reveal. The 110-year-old soup brand - made famous by Andy Warhol's 1960s pop art prints - is to be rebranded as Batchelors and will carry a 'Soon to be Batchelors' message from next week.

Does cream of chicken condensed soup go bad? ›

Similarly, soups with meat content such as Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup will also last in the fridge for up to four days. However, most soups containing fish or seafood such as clams, prawns, or salmon will only last for a maximum of one or two days in the fridge before they begin to go off.

Can you eat Campbell's condensed soup out of the can? ›

As it turns out, the FDA requires commercially canned foods to be processed or heated to a level that helps destroy harmful bacteria and ultimately makes canned goods shelf-stable and ready to eat straight from their containers.

Are Campbell's condensed soups healthy? ›

Most Campbell's soup varieties are quite high in sodium, though certain varieties do supply good amounts of key vitamins and minerals.

How to make canned cream of chicken soup taste better? ›

Herbs: Fresh chives, thyme, or cilantro stirred in just before serving. Spices: Your soup is probably salty enough, but what about simmering a bay leaf in there for a while (don't forget to remove it before serving)? Depending on the soup's flavor profile, you could shake in some cumin or red pepper flakes.

Is there MSG in Campbell's cream of chicken soup? ›

Chicken stock, modified cornstarch, vegetable oil, cream, wheat flour, chicken meat, chicken fat, contains less than 2% of: salt, whey, dried chicken, monosodium glutamate, soy protein concentrate, water, yeast extract, natural flavoring, beta carotene for color, soy protein isolate, sodium phosphate, celery extract, ...

Why is canned chicken so pink? ›

Nitrates and nitrites. These chemicals exist naturally in water and are also common food preservatives. Under high temperatures during the cooking process, they can react with chemicals in the meat, leading to that rosy hue. So, that pink hue is not cause for alarm.

Why is condensed soup cheaper? ›

For many a lazy or harried cook, canned condensed soup allows them to toss together a meal quickly. If they are not condensed, the producer is paying more to can and ship water. Therefore higher costs.

Is there an alternative to Campbell's condensed soup? ›

I use chicken broth for the cream of chicken soup substitute. To make a heartier soup, like the cream of mushroom, I use beef broth. Sometimes I like to add in a little shredded chicken, sliced mushrooms, celery, etc. Use your imagination.

What Campbell's soup is no longer made? ›

Campbell's Chunky Philly-Style Cheesesteak soup

Campbell's officially discontinued its Philly-style cheesecake soup in 2021 to very little pushback. Reviews of the canned soup were mixed at best, with plenty of folks pointing out that it tasted nothing like an authentic Philly cheesesteak.

What different kinds of cream of soups are there? ›

Cream Soups
  • Cream of Potato Soup.
  • Cream of Broccoli Soup.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup.
  • Potato Leek Soup.
  • Chowder.

What's the difference between condensed cream of mushroom soup and regular cream of mushroom soup? ›

These two products aren't identical, but they are very similar. Condensed cream of mushroom soup is a concentrated form of cream of mushroom soup. When you add a cup or two of liquid such as water, broth, or stock to condensed mushroom soup, it becomes cream of mushroom soup!

Why is it called condensed soup? ›

In 1897, Dr John T. Dorrance, a chemist at the Campbell Soup Company invented its famous condensed soup. Condensing soup allows it to be packaged into a smaller can and sold at a lower price than other canned soups. The soup is usually doubled in volume by adding a “can full” of water or milk.

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