Chicken Velvet Soup is a nostalgic comfort food staple originating from the famous L.S. Ayres department store tea room in Indianapolis. This dish features a luxuriously smooth base made by combining butter, flour, milk, light cream, and chicken broth into a silky roux-based sauce. The texture is distinctly “velvety,” offering a rich, creamy mouthfeel that feels indulgent yet hearty. Finely chopped cooked chicken is stirred in at the end, providing tender bites of protein that absorb the savory flavors of the broth. It is the perfect meal for chilly evenings or when you crave a warm, satisfying bowl of soup without the fuss of chopping raw vegetables. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience right in your home kitchen.
Chicken Velvet Soup
Description
Chicken Velvet Soup is a nostalgic comfort food staple originating from the famous L.S. Ayres department store tea room in Indianapolis. This dish features a luxuriously smooth base made by combining butter, flour, milk, light cream, and chicken broth into a silky roux-based sauce. The texture is distinctly "velvety," offering a rich, creamy mouthfeel that feels indulgent yet hearty. Finely chopped cooked chicken is stirred in at the end, providing tender bites of protein that absorb the savory flavors of the broth. It is the perfect meal for chilly evenings or when you crave a warm, satisfying bowl of soup without the fuss of chopping raw vegetables. Simple to assemble with pantry staples, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience right in your home kitchen.Ingredients
Directions
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Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the butter or margarine.
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Allow the butter to melt completely, swirling the pan to coat the bottom evenly.
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Sprinkle the flour into the melted butter and whisk constantly to form a smooth paste (roux).
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Gradually whisk in the milk, light cream, and chicken broth until fully combined and free of lumps.
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Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer.
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Once thickened, reduce the heat to low to prevent scorching.
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Stir in the finely chopped cooked chicken and the dash of pepper.
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Heat the soup through gently, ensuring the chicken is warmed but not overcooked.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 972.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 56.5g87%
- Saturated Fat 19.9g100%
- Cholesterol 247.2mg83%
- Sodium 447.6mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 35.6g12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 72.3g145%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
