Ingredients for - Bill's Creamy Shredded Chicken Soup

1. Vegetable oil, or more to taste 3 tablespoons
2. Finely chopped onion ¼ cup
3. Finely chopped fresh garlic ½ teaspoon
4. All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
5. Skim milk 4 cups
6. Shredded cooked chicken 2 cups
7. Low-sodium chicken broth ¼ cup
8. Reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons
9. Salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®) 1 ½ teaspoons
10. Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
11. Garlic powder ½ teaspoon
12. Celery seed ½ teaspoon
13. Cubed cooked chicken 2 cups
14. Cornstarch, or as needed 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Bill's Creamy Shredded Chicken Soup

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in flour to form a paste. Slowly add milk, mixing continually. Simmer for 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, sour cream, salt-free seasoning blend, pepper, garlic powder, and celery seed; bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

3 . Stage

Stir in cubed chicken and heat for 10 minutes. Add cornstarch and thicken to desired consistency. Adjust seasonings.