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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course entree
Servings 4 bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Using a heavy bottomed soup pot or dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add in onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add in celery, shallots and garlic. Cook 3 mintues, stirring frequently. Add in broccoli and cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add in chicken stock and use a flat wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the pan. Add in chicken thighs. Place lid, turn down heat and cook for 1 hour. Remove the lid. Take out the chicken and let cool enough to handle. Shred. Turn heat up to medium. To the soup. add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir well. Add in shredded cheese. Add shredded chicken back into pot. Stir well. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve in a bowl and top with additional cheddar cheese.

Notes

Macros
Servings 4
Amount per serving
Calories 353
Total fat 25g
Carbohydrate 4g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Net Carbs 3g
Sugars 1g
Protein 28g
Potassium 69mg
Vitamin A 166%
Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 247%
Iron 7%