HOMEMADE CREAM OF CHICKEN CONDENSED SOUP

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup 2% or whole milk
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

MELT the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter starts to foam, add the flour and cook, whisking, until it turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

CONTINUING to whisk, gradually add the milk and the chicken stock. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, 5 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

VARIATION: For Cream of Mushroom, cook 1 cup finely diced mushrooms in the butter before adding the flour, milk and stock.

Yield: 10.75 ounces, or just over 1 cup.