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Cream of Chicken Soup

Name: Cream of Chicken Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast; 3 tbsp butter; 1 onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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35 min6285 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|January 20, 2024

This homemade Cream of Chicken Soup is rich, velvety, and infinitely better than anything from a can. Made with real chicken, butter, flour, and cream, it is pure comfort in a bowl. Use it as a standalone soup or as a base for casseroles, pot pies, and other creamy chicken dishes. A Canadian kitchen staple.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Mise en Place Saves Time

“Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.”

Use a Meat Thermometer

“The only reliable way to know chicken is safe and perfectly cooked is an instant-read thermometer. Pull at 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part. No guessing, no cutting into it and losing juices.”

Build Layers of Flavour

“Sear the chicken first to develop a fond (those brown bits on the bottom of the pot). Deglaze with broth and scrape it all up — that's where 80% of your soup's depth comes from.”

Nutrition Per Serving

285

Calories

20g

Protein

16g

Fat

15g

Carbs

Fiber1g

Sugar3g

Sodium680mg

Reviews

4.8 / 5 (534 reviews)

Daniel L.

Mar 18, 2025

Followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.

Lauren O.

Aug 17, 2025

Really good! I added a bit more seasoning but otherwise perfect.

Kevin F.

Aug 21, 2025

Great recipe! Even my picky kids loved it.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

10 min

Cook:

25 min

Total:

35 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Easy

Pro Tips

1Don't boil after adding cream — it can curdle.
2For a thicker soup, use less broth.
3This makes an excellent base for chicken pot pie.

Variations

Add mushrooms for cream of chicken and mushroom soup.
Blend half the soup for a smoother texture.
Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free version.

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Cream of Chicken Soup

Ready in 35 minutes! This Cream of Chicken Soup is a weeknight winner.

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Chef Marco Deluca

Head Chef & Recipe Developer

Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience