Description
Homestyle chicken soup whispers comfort from Grandma’s kitchen, blending tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and rich broth into a soulful embrace. You’ll savor each spoonful of this classic recipe that warms hearts and nourishes spirits with its timeless, comforting goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 0 (no specific amount of chicken mentioned in original recipe)
Liquid Base:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Initiate the broth preparation by heating chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high temperature until it reaches a vigorous boil.
- Create a smooth blending mixture in a separate bowl by whisking together flour, milk, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder until completely integrated with no visible lumps.
- Carefully stream the prepared milk-flour blend into the bubbling broth, maintaining constant stirring to prevent clumping and ensure uniform consistency.
- Transition the heat to medium-low, continuously stirring the developing soup to promote even thickening and prevent potential scorching.
- Monitor the soup’s texture as it gradually transforms, watching for the desired creamy consistency which typically develops within 6-10 minutes of gentle simmering.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting seasonings to create a balanced and personalized taste experience.
- Remove the soup from heat and allow it to rest momentarily, enabling the flavors to meld and settle, creating a more harmonious and comforting dish.
- Ladle the creamy concoction into serving bowls, presenting a warm, inviting homestyle soup perfect for comfort and nourishment.
Notes
- Whip up this soul-warming soup when comfort calls, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a hearty meal.
- Customize the thickness by adjusting flour quantity, letting you control the soup’s creamy consistency with ease.
- Leftover soup stores beautifully in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, making meal prep a breeze for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg