Growing up, every casserole we ever ate had some kind of canned soup in it. Cream of mushroom and cream of chicken were the most popular, as far as I remember. What I don’t remember is anyone every eating the soup, you know, as soup. Maybe people do, but I’ve never seen it. But I know a good creamy soup is delicious, so I set out to make my own cream of chicken soup.
Disclaimer: I have no idea what is in the canned version, so this is not a recreation of anything. I hope that’s not what you’re expecting here, but I also hope that you’ll be pleasantly surprised with this recipe. It’s creamy, and loaded with chicken and fresh herbs, and has tons of flavor from a combination of bacon, cream, and the right seasonings.
As a lot of my recipes do, this one starts with Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil in a pot. This one also ends with a drizzle on top, and it compliments it nicely. In between are some veggies, some herbs, and Ava Jane’s Kitchen Everyday Spice, a kind of lemon pepper seasoning, but better. It really compliments the soup nicely, and if you have some, this is a great use of it.
When done, you can top this soup with whatever you like. More fresh herbs, bacon, of course, some croutons, maybe even a little bit of hot sauce? Of course, you could also add this to a casserole if you want, but taste it first — you may be surprised to find it’s better than whatever you’re trying to recreate with it.
Serves 4-6
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Ava Jane’s Kitchen Everyday Spice Blend
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives or green onions
1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
2 cups cooked, diced chicken
Juice of 1 lemon
Colima Sea Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large pot, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Add the Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil, followed by the onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened. Add the seasoning and the flour. Cook for another minute.
Add the broth and milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Add the herbs, chicken, and lemon juice. Heat for about 5 minutes.
To serve, ladle into bowls. Top with the reserved bacon, a drizzle of Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil, and a dash of Colima Sea Salt.
Easy to download PDF: Herbed Cream of Chicken Soup
DEAR AVA
I PRESUME YOU MEAN 2 RIBS OF CELERY,
NOT 2 STALKS
RESPECTFULLY CHARLES H GALLANT
Hmm–you said in the description that the soup was made with chicken etc and cream, which was exciting to me as, being lactose intolerant, I cannot digest milk well but can tolerate cream (lactose is water soluble, so there is only a slight bit in cream compared to milk). Yet your recipe calls for 3 cups of milk, which is out of the question. Please either revise your description, or come up with a soup that those of us with lactose issues can eat! Thank you.
I like the looks of this recipe but unfortunately I have allergies. Milk and gluten (flour) are a No-No. So I’m going to give this a try with my go-to changes and see what happens then. Flour will become arrowroot. Milk will become canned coconut milk. The canned coconut milk may change the flavor somewhat but I don’t wish to use the pre-packaged store bought coconut milk. It’s not a pure milk, it’s a processed product with fillers and additives. Just in case the coconut flavor is too predominant, adjusting the spices a little may take care of that problem.
Well I’m a big fan of a good chicken soup recipe and this one is an excellent recipe. Full of flavor. The lemon surprised me but it added a nice flavor. Thanks Steve
Sounds great, can’t wait to have it!!!!
Can this soup be made dairy free?
Hi Rose- The intention of the recipe was a homemade version of Campbell’s Soup. If you are experienced with substituting milk with non-dairy options, please let us know how it goes as other customers love to hear what you have discovered.
How can I purchase your Everyday Spice Blend?
Hi Jan- A member of our customer service team will reach out to. Thanks!
This looks delish! Look forward to enjoying it. (I am one of those few people who actually just eats Campbell’s cream of chicken soup…and I love it) So can’t wait to try this!