Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1/4 Onion minced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 4 cups Broccoli stem removed and florets chopped small
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tsp All-purpose flour
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese shredded, plus a little more for garnish
- 4 tsp Sour cream
- 4 slices Crusty bread toasted
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Stir the broth and chicken. Cover with a lid and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer. Remove the chicken and set aside. Using 2 forks pull the chicken apart to shred.
- Add the broccoli florets into the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the chicken back into the pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the flour and milk together until there are no lumps. Slowly add it to the simmering soup; continue to simmer to allow the soup to thicken. Stir in the cheese until it melts completely.
- Serve with crusty bread. Garnish with sour cream and a little shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1547IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 4mg
Loaded Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1/4 Onion minced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 4 cups Broccoli stem removed and florets chopped small
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tsp All-purpose flour
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese shredded, plus a little more for garnish
- 4 tsp Sour cream
- 4 slices Crusty bread toasted
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Stir the broth and chicken. Cover with a lid and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer. Remove the chicken and set aside. Using 2 forks pull the chicken apart to shred.
- Add the broccoli florets into the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the chicken back into the pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the flour and milk together until there are no lumps. Slowly add it to the simmering soup; continue to simmer to allow the soup to thicken. Stir in the cheese until it melts completely.
- Serve with crusty bread. Garnish with sour cream and a little shredded cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 34gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1345mgPotassium: 1040mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1547IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 395mgIron: 4mg
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