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Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute

April 3, 201330 Comments

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Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute - Got a recipe calling for a can of cream of chicken soup? This is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup. via @thiswifecooksVegan Cream of Chicken Substitute - Got a recipe calling for a can of cream of chicken soup? This is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup. via @thiswifecooksVegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup! via @thiswifecooks

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~

Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup?

No worries; I’ve got you covered!

This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of condensed cream of chicken soup!

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup!

You know how it is; you find a recipe that sounds great and then you scan the ingredients list and see ‘cream of chicken’ soup. Ugh! That used to keep me from making so many delicious recipes but not anymore!

Making your own vegan-friendly cream of chicken soup is super easy and takes just a few minutes on the stove.

You’ll be back to whipping up all those rich Thanksgiving and Christmas casseroles and soups again in no time!

Ingredients for Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute:

You will need:

  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup mild-flavored plant milk, such as oat or unsweetened almond
  • 1/2 cup vegan chicken-style broth
  • sea salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute:

STEP ONE: To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter.
STEP TWO: When the butter is melted, add flour; whisk until smooth.
STEP THREE: Add the milk, broth, salt, and pepper.
STEP FOUR: Bring to a boil and continue whisking for 2 minutes, until thickened.

Use anywhere a recipe calls for a can of cream of chicken soup!

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup!

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup!

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup!

Serving suggestion: Add water to create a base for your own custom soup creation!

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Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup!

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute ~ Got a recipe that calls for a can of cream of chicken soup? No worries; I've got you covered! This recipe is quick, easy, and yields the equivalent of one can of soup!

Vegan Cream of Chicken Substitute

Yields the equivalent of one can of condensed cream of chicken soup!
5 from 29 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 can
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 3  tablespoons vegan butter 
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup mild-flavored plant milk such as oat or unsweetened almond
  • 1/2 cup vegan chicken-style broth Better Than Bouillon's No-Chicken Base works great
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. 
  • When butter is melted, add flour; whisk until smooth.
  • Add milk, broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and continue whisking for 2 minutes, until thickened.
  • Use anywhere a recipe calls for a can of cream of chicken soup!

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2100IU | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. sasha

    December 7, 2020 at 5:20 am

    So how much of the bouillon base should be used instead of the broth? Will it still be the 1/2 cup?

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      December 7, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Yes, 1/2 cup of broth. I use Better Than Bouillon’s No-Chicken Base, which is concentrated. For this particular brand, you would use 1/2 teaspoon base mixed with 1/2 cup water.

  2. Julianne

    February 16, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Could I use corn starch instead of flour as a thickening agent?

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      February 16, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Julianne – Yes, cornstarch should work fine.

  3. Connie Moultroup

    August 24, 2021 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is FABULOUS!!!!! I love summer squash and stuffing casserole but couldn’t figure out the cream of chicken soup……until now! Thank you!!!!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      August 24, 2021 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks, Connie! I use this recipe for alllll the casseroles!😁

  4. Stef

    September 11, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Freya

    September 11, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious recipe and proof that you don’t need chicken for a great soup!

    Reply
  6. Kayla DiMaggio

    September 11, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    Love cream of chicken substitutes! I always am trying to find workarounds when I make casseroles and now I have the perfect substitute!

    Reply
  7. Maiko

    September 11, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is a life saver! Tastes delicious, and now I don’t need to freak out when I see cream of chiaken in recipes!

    Reply
  8. Andrea White

    September 12, 2021 at 2:01 am

    5 stars
    This soup looks so incredible! Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
  9. Christina

    December 11, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Does this freeze and thaw well? In a household with picky eaters and already having to make two alternative meal options. I need things that can be made ahead of time and thawed when ready.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      December 11, 2021 at 7:49 pm

      Hi Christina ~ I like to make this as needed so I have not tried freezing. Generally speaking, freezing milk, even plant milk, tends to result in a change in texture. For that reason, I don’t recommend freezing.

  10. Aquaria

    February 8, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    Not vegan, but I do need a dairy-free substitute for an old favorite recipe. This helped tremendously. Thanks so much! You saved me again. 🙂

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      February 8, 2022 at 2:05 pm

      Wonderful! I have loved using this recipe for old favorites! 😊

  11. Courtney R

    August 1, 2022 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    I used this for a copy cat of Cracker Barrel’s hashbrown casserole. The only change I made was using Orrington Farms vegan ham flavored broth powder instead of the better than bouillon because I thought the flavor would pair better. It worked wonderfully. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      August 3, 2022 at 12:55 am

      Fantastic! I love that you made it work with vegan ham broth, too!

  12. Sue Kuchinsky

    September 1, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    Pre-vegan, I used to use a can of Cream of Chicken soup as a topping for a Mexican casserole. I wanted to make a vegan version of this casserole and was able to do it with this great recipe. Thank you for meeting this need and developing this recipe.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      September 1, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      Yes, me too! I used to skip right over so many delicious casserole recipes simply because they called for cream of chicken soup but not anymore! 🙂

  13. Steph

    September 11, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    For extra flavor in my vegan cream soups, I often add a couple tablespoons of nutritional yeast. Have you ever tried that in this recipe? I wonder if I’d need to increase the liquid?

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      September 11, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Hi Steph ~ I have not tried adding nutritional yeast. It would thicken the soup slightly so I would increase the liquid by a tablespoon or two. This condensed soup is flavorful already, so I recommend tasting it before making any adjustments. 🙂

  14. Abigail Cole

    September 27, 2022 at 1:42 am

    5 stars
    Perfect for my casseroles!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      September 27, 2022 at 2:25 am

      Yay! Thank you so much!

  15. Jess

    October 29, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great idea for a substitute

    Reply
  16. Brittany

    October 29, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    This worked perfectly for my casserole. I will definitely use this recipe again.

    Reply
  17. Judith

    October 29, 2022 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    This looks a great recipe. I’ll definitely try this.

    Reply
  18. Nancy

    October 29, 2022 at 9:11 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this is perfect. I’ve been looking for a good tasting cream of chicken sub. This recipe works perfectly

    Reply
  19. Gen

    October 29, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic vegan substitute – love this recipe!

    Reply
  20. Jess

    November 23, 2022 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Literally the best cream of “chicken” I’ve ever had in my life.. I’m shocked and always turning to this for a substitute! This would be SLAP on some steamed broccoli. 🥲❤️

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      November 23, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      I love it! Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving!

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