Easy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup Recipe
Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe - a delicious, hearty, creamy and cheesy broccoli soup with tons of shredded chicken flavor that the whole family will love! Naturally low carb cheesy chicken broccoli soup that is paleo and keto diet compatible.
Servings: 6
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic diced
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 8 oz broccoli crowns riced
- 1 stalk broccoli diced
- 48 oz chicken stock
- 8 oz cheddar cheese or velveeta
- 4 oz heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a large pot, let butter melt on medium high until foamy.
- Add onion and let brown and soften, about 6 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add garlic and shallot and cook until just fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add in riced broccoli crowns and diced broccoli stock, toss and let cook until bright green and shiny - slightly soft - about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in stock and velveeta and bring to a rapid boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer 10 minutes.
- Turn heat off and stir in heavy cream, parmesan, salt, and pepper whisking as you add into the soup.
- Return to medium heat and let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as you like.
- Add the pre-cooked boiled chicken to the soup and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1201mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g