Chicken & Broccoli Soup
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup with creamy, velvety textures combines tender chicken and crisp broccoli in a rich cheese broth. Bold cheddar and American cheese create a smooth, flavorful finish.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large pieces
- 1 pound broccoli florets cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 2.5 cups)
- 6 ounces American cheese chopped (about 1.5 cups)
Instructions
- Melt butter and cook onion with salt and pepper until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Whisk in broth. Add chicken and broccoli.
- Simmer until chicken hits 160°F, about 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken.
- Stir in cream, then whisk in cheeses until melted.
- Return chicken to soup.
- Season and serve.