How to Make Chicken Velvet Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken velvet soup is a comforting and creamy dish that is perfect for any time of the year. This soup is a staple in many households and is loved for its rich and velvety texture. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices.

The key to a delicious chicken velvet soup is using a homemade chicken stock. This will give the soup a deep and rich flavor that is hard to replicate with store-bought stocks. Making your own stoc...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup light cream
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into butter until mixture forms a smooth paste, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk chicken broth, milk, and light cream into butter mixture; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cooked chicken. Return soup to a boil and cook until chicken is heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 157mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 124mg