Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
Creamy, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and melty cheese, this is the ultimate cozy meal in a bowl. Perfect for chilly nights or anytime you need a warm, hearty hug in soup form!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 large carrot diced
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- Pinch cayenne
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 slices American cheese optional*
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the milk, stirring constantly.
- Add the vegetable broth, chopped broccoli, carrot, dry mustard, cayenne and a good pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Add in the chicken and stir.
- Add the cheese in a few batches, stirring after each addition.
- Stir, until well combined and the soup is creamy.
Notes
*you can omit the American cheese, but it gives a little extra creamy cheesiness to the soup.
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