Healthy Cream of Chicken Soup

close up of white bowl with soup , croutons, and fresh herbs on top

4.67 from 12 ratings

This healthy Cream of Chicken Soup can be made dairy free and gluten free. This is an easy substitute for the canned condensed soups used in many casseroles, but also can be eaten by itself.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 21 Day Fix, 2B Mindset, chicken soup, healthy

Servings: servings

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Stock Pot
Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
3 cups chicken broth low sodium
2 tsp olive oil
¼ cup flour or any substitute you like
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cups almond milk unsweetened, unflavored

Instructions

Stovetop:

Sauté your shredded chicken with olive oil over medium heat until tender, then add in your add balsamic vinegar and flour (or flour substitute). Add it slowly and stir often to keep it from clumping.
Pour chicken broth and the chicken and vinegar mixture into a large pot.
Add almond milk, and allow liquids to come to a rolling boil.
Turn down the heat and allow the soup to simmer and thicken for 8-10 minutes.

Instant Pot:

Press the Sauté button and add the chicken and olive oil to your pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add in the balsamic vinegar and slowly add flour, stirring while you add it.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot.
Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes.
Once the pot is finished cooking, quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and slowly add the almond milk to the pot.
If needed, press the Sauté button again and allow to thicken for a few minutes.

Notes

Healthy Eating Plans:

21 Day Fix/Portion Fix: Counts for the entire recipe are 4 teaspoons and 2 red containers. Per 1 cup serving, container counts are 3/4 teaspoon and 1/3 red container. I give you the counts for the entire recipe so it's easier for you to recalculate it if you change something.
2B Mindset: This is an excellent lunch option when paired up with your choice of fresh or steamed vegetables. You could even add the vegetables right into the soup!
Weight Watchers: 1 serving (recipe makes 6) equals 1 point on the2025 and 2023 Plans when using unsweetened almond milk and fat free chicken broth. If by chance you're still using Smart Points, this recipe counts as 2 Smart Points.

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