Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is a delicious one-pot meal that combines fresh veggies, tender chicken, – perfect for any weeknight dinner!
NUTRITION
Serving: 1.5cups, Calories: 306kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 703mg, Potassium: 845mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 4156IU, Vitamin C: 72mg, Calcium: 248mg, Iron: 1mg
PREP TIME20minutes mins
COOK TIME45minutes mins
TOTAL TIME1hour hr 5minutes mins
INGREDIENTS 1x2x3x
- ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢2 (8 ounce) chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- ▢1 teaspoon salt
- ▢1 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢1 large onion diced
- ▢2 large carrots peeled and diced
- ▢2 celery stalk diced
- ▢2 garlic cloves minced
- ▢½ teaspoon oregano
- ▢¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ▢4 cups chicken broth
- ▢1 cup milk
- ▢1 pound broccoli florets roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
- ▢1 cup grated sharp cheddar
- ▢1 tablespoon cornstarch
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper and add chicken in an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, then continue cooking while stirring until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- To the same pot, add the onion, carrots, celery and remaining salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables soften. Add garlic, oregano and nutmeg and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and milk and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli, bring to a gentle simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Add about 2 cups of the soup to a high speed blender and process until smooth. Take care when blending hot liquids as they will expand as they mix.
- Return the pureed soup back to the pot along with the reserved chicken and bring back to a simmer. Add the shredded cheese to a bowl and sprinkle cornstarch on top. Toss to evenly coat the cheese in cornstarch, then add it into the simmering soup one handful at a time. Once all of the cheese has been added, let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the soup has thickened slightly.
- Serve with additional cheddar cheese grated on top, if desired.
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