Cream of Chicken Soup

So many of my quick go-to recipes call for cream of chicken soup!  Its such a helpful pantry item but helpful panty items add up quick!  My amazing sister has easy crock pot cooking down to a science and uses cream of chicken soup a lot!  She asked me to figure out how to make this homemade so she could help that expense.  So Joslin....here it is and you won't believe how easy it is!


This is equivalent to 1 can of soup

Ingredients:
1T flour
3T butter
1/2c chicken broth
1/2c milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
You're going to start with a butter heavy basic roux so-Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. When melted, whisk in the flour and continue whisking until smooth and bubbly.


Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk.  If you don't have chicken broth just use water and chicken bouillon according to directions. 

Return to heat and bring to a gentle boil stirring constantly until the soup thickens.

Add salt and pepper to taste.


 Ideas:
Pour over boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped vegetables, and place in crock pot with italian dressing mix.  Serve with pasta and a green salad.

Be creative and Enjoy!

 STATS:
better? I love the fresh, natural taste.  It tastes like creamy chicken soup and it's definitely not gelatinous by any means!  *check*
healthier?  this recipe in made of all ingredients from your pantry or fridge.  No added salt and preservatives.  *check*
cheaper? with a coupon or on sale 1 can of cream of chicken soup is $1.  We made it for pennies!!  3T butter = approx. $0.24 *check*