Talk about comfort food!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 11 cups water
- 3 cubes chicken bouillon
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup light cream
- 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
In a 5-quart pot, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in flour, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms. Remove from pot, and set aside.
Step 2
In same pot, combine water, bouillon cubes, chicken, broccoli, salt and pepper. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the flour mixture a little bit at a time until soup thickens. Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in cream. Mix in cheese 1 cup at a time, and stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 434 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat16g | 81% |
Cholesterol129mg | 43% |
Sodium1059mg | 46% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein33g | |
Vitamin C55mg | 275% |
Calcium314mg | 24% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium508mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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