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Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup can substitute for the commercial soup sold in the red can.  One batch of this recipe equals one can. Gluten-free as written.
5 1/3 cup-servings (Equal to 1 10-3/4 ounce can)
HOMEMADE CONDENSED CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1-1/4 cup (284 g) 2% evaporated milk - see the notes about evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons chicken base
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons cooked chicken - finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl (at least 1 quart), whisk together 1-1/4 cup 2% evaporated milk,1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons chicken base, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and pepper until smooth.
  • Microwave: Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes, stopping every minute to whisk. Continue until mixture is thickened. Microwave times vary, so keep cooking and whisking if needed.
  • Add Chicken: Stir in finely chopped cooked chicken for flavor and texture.
  • Stovetop Option: Pour mixture into a saucepan and cook gently over medium-low heat, whisking often, until thickened.

Notes

  • Milk Options: Fresh milk may be used instead of evaporated milk, but it doesn’t hold up as well to prolonged cooking or freezing. Avoid sweetened condensed milk.
  • Blending Tip: For stovetop cooking, blend ingredients first for a smoother texture, or plan to strain after thickening if chicken base doesn’t fully dissolve.
  • Microwave Variability: Every microwave heats differently. If soup isn’t thick after 3 minutes, continue cooking in 1-minute bursts, whisking each time, until thick.
  • Freezing: Yes, this soup can be frozen. Expect slight separation; reheat gently and whisk vigorously to restore creaminess.
  • Serving Size: One batch equals about the same as a 10¾-ounce can of condensed soup.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg