original ayre's tearoom chicken velvet soup

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Nov 20, 2025

This recipe takes me back to my childhood in the 1950's when my mother and I would take an occasional shopping trip to Indianapolis (we lived in Anderson, IN) and have lunch in the Ayre's Tearoom. Too many memories to share here, but their Chicken Velvet Soup stands out. Cook's notes: "L.S. Ayres Tea Room Recipes & Recollections" from Indiana State Museum Recipe from: http://www2.indystar.com/recipes/view/4744 Photo from: examiner.com

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 pint hot chicken stock (may use swanson's)
  • 1 cup warm cream (may use half and half)
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/4 tablespoon salt (3/4 teaspoon)
  • dash pepper

How To Make original ayre's tearoom chicken velvet soup

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, combine butter and flour, blending well. Add warm milk, the pint of hot chicken stock and the warm cream.
  • Step 2
    When it begins to thicken, add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat until hot.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 740kcal, carbohydrates: 40g, cholesterol: 170mg, fat: 51g, fiber: 2g, protein: 29g, saturated fat: 29g, sodium: 1319mg, sugar: 14g, unsaturated fat: 21g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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