Cheese and Broccoli Chicken Soup

Cheese and Broccoli Chicken Soup

Talk about comfort food!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
10 servings
Servings:
10

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)

434
Calories
27g
Fat
15g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
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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