{"id":856,"date":"2024-02-17T15:07:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T15:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-with-chicken\/"},"modified":"2024-02-17T15:07:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T15:07:05","slug":"broccoli-cheddar-soup-with-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-with-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Chicken Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

This recipe for broccoli cheddar soup with chicken is the ultimate comfort food. Filled with nourishing everyday ingredients, this easy recipe will quickly become a family favorite!<\/p>\n

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Growing up, one of my favorite meals was Panera\u2019s broccoli cheddar soup served in a sourdough bread bowl. Now, we prefer this version<\/strong> filled with homemade chicken broth and leftover shredded chicken from a whole chicken<\/a> slow cooked the day before. Serve it alongside sourdough cornbread<\/a> or other crusty bread and it\u2019s the perfect way to spend a chilly night.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup?<\/h2>\n

This broccoli soup recipe begins like every soup should\u2014by saut\u00e9ing together onions and garlic in a heap of butter.<\/p>\n

The soup is thickened by creating a roux with flour and added spices (salt, black pepper, and paprika for a slight kick).<\/p>\n

Nourishing chicken stock is added alongside a pound of broccoli florets and sliced carrots.<\/p>\n

Then, this comforting soup is finished off with shredded cheese (mild or sharp cheddar cheese), heavy cream, and diced chicken.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Chicken?<\/h2>\n

We always start out by mincing garlic and chopping onions. Place these aromatic veggies in 4 tbsp butter heating up on a heavy bottomed pot on medium-high heat on the stove. Saut\u00e9 the garlic and onions until they begin to soften.<\/p>\n

Next, add your spices to \u00bc cup of flour and mix in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to the Dutch oven and combine with cooked onions and garlic until the mixture is completely incorporated.<\/p>\n

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Add chopped carrots, fresh broccoli or frozen, and broth over the flour and vegetable mixture.<\/p>\n

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Bring to a boil. Then turn down to medium-low heat to let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the carrots and broccoli are soft.<\/p>\n

Using a blender, immersion blender, or food processor, scoop out roughly one-third to half of the soup mixture and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture with creamy texture back into the soup pot.<\/p>\n

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Place back on the stove on medium heat and slowly stir in cream and shredded cheese. Don\u2019t add cheese all at once to prevent clumping.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> Store bought shredded cheese does not melt as well because of anti-caking agents, so we recommend shredding your own cheese.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Once cheese is melted and everything is mixed, stir in chicken pieces. Let everything cook together for a couple more minutes before serving.<\/p>\n

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h3>\n

What\u2019s the best way to store for short and long term?<\/h4>\n

If you happen to have any leftover soup, for short term, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. <\/p>\n

To freeze, place soup in freezer-safe containers and freeze. To thaw, simply refrigerate for several hours or overnight and reheat.<\/p>\n

Is this recipe good for the entire family (kids included)?<\/h4>\n

This soup gets a 5 star rating from our whole family\u2014kids and adults alike. Because of the creamy, cheesy goodness, it\u2019s a great way to add in tons of nutritious veggies in a way that no one minds or even notices. For a creamier soup, you could blend the whole thing. We like the texture of broccoli and carrots chunks in our soup so we only blend half.<\/p>\n

Can I make this recipe gluten free?<\/h4>\n

Yes! To make this soup gluten free, substitute flour with tapioca or arrowroot starch when making your roux. Either of these flours has the same thickening effect and are gluten free.<\/p>\n

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Chicken Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Serves 4-6<\/h4>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

– 4 tbsp butter (lard or coconut oil will work too)
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced (or garlic powder)
– \u00bc cup flour
– 1 tbsp salt
– \u00bd tsp pepper
– 1 tsp paprika
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup cream
– 1 lb chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
– 4-5 carrots, diced
– 2 cups shredded cheddar
– 2 cups cooked and diced chicken<\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Heat butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and saut\u00e9 for a few minutes until soft.<\/p>\n

2. Add flour, salt, pepper, and paprika to the garlic\/onion mixture and combine.<\/p>\n

3. Pour in chicken broth, carrots, and broccoli.<\/p>\n

4. Bring to boil and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until carrots and broccoli and soft.<\/p>\n

5. Blend roughly \u00bd of the soup mixture in a blender or food processor.<\/p>\n

6. Pour back into soup pot and stir in cream.<\/p>\n

7. Slowly add in shredded cheese to allow to melt in small batches and not clump together.<\/p>\n

8. Mix in diced chicken.<\/p>\n

9. Let all of the ingredients cook together for a few more minutes before serving.<\/p>\n

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This has become one of our family\u2019s favorite recipes! For more similar hearty, one pot recipes, these are more of our favorites!<\/strong><\/p>\n