Description
Chicken Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This creamy, flavorful soup combines tender chicken and fresh broccoli, creating a heartwarming dish that brings smiles to your dinner table. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, it makes for a delightful main course or starter. Plus, it freezes beautifully, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add broccoli florets and simmer for about 8 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- For a smooth texture, blend with an immersion blender if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg