Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is a hearty soup that's perfect when you want something warm and comforting. Bite sized pieces of broccoli and shredded chicken are simmered in a broth flavoured with onions, celery and dried herbs.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 minced cloves garlic
- ¾ cup chopped onions
- ¾ cup chopped celery
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large dutch oven and add 4 minced cloves garlic, ¾ cup chopped onions, and ¾ cup chopped celery. Saute for a few minutes till the onions turn translucent.
- Add 2 cups small broccoli florets, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Bring this to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Take the chicken pieces out of the pot and shred them with a fork. Set aside.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend half the soup. Add the shredded chicken back to the pot, along with 1 cup cream cheese and ½ cup heavy cream. Simmer for five minutes, then remove it from heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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