Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup for Recipes (including gluten and dairy free options)

1 stick butter
4 cups of chicken broth
1 cup flour
1 tea. each of any of the following Spices: salt, pepper, Poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder

Melt butter over medium heat in sauce pan, stirring constantly.
Quickly add in chicken broth, then flour and desired spices.
Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes
Yield  is approximately 5 cups, or the equivalent of 4 cans of condensed soup.
It may be transfer it to airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Or, the equivalent of 1 can of cream of chicken soup can be made from:

2 Tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
1 tea. each of any of the following Spices: salt, pepper, Poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder

Melt butter over medium heat in sauce pan, stirring constantly.
Quickly add in chicken broth, then flour and desired spices.
Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Options:
This can also be made gluten-free and dairy free by using dairy-free margarine and milk and gluten-free flour. Handy for making recipes that require Cream of Chicken soup, that couldn't be made otherwise.

Source: Large Family Table