Description
A cozy and creamy chicken broccoli cheddar soup that combines sharp cheddar cheese with hearty vegetables for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 1 large carrot, shredded or chopped fine
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot.
- Add onion, carrot, and garlic; let sweat for a couple of minutes.
- Sprinkle with flour and stir until pasty.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking continuously.
- Add broccoli and simmer until just tender (6-8 minutes).
- Add chicken and milk.
- Lower heat, then add cheese while stirring gently (do not boil).
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
For best results, grate your own cheddar cheese rather than using pre-shredded varieties to avoid clumping. Add a splash of milk when reheating the leftovers to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg