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4.91 from 11 votes

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup

Delicious broccoli soup loaded with tender and juicy chicken chunks. Easy comfort food that's perfect for cold winter nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
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Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 6
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • Pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 Large Sweet Onion diced
  • 2 Large Carrots peeled and finely diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks finely sliced
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves pressed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Mix
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 6 Cups Low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium Head Broccoli broken into small florets
  • 2 Cups Milk of your choice we used 2%
  • 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons Olive Oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 Large Sweet Onion (diced), 2 Large Carrots (chopped), 2 Celery Stalks (finely sliced), 1 Bell Pepper (chopped), 2-3 Garlic Cloves (pressed), and 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Mix, and sauté until it starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breast together with the 6 Cups Low sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through. About 20-25 minutes
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk 2 Cups Milk of your choice and 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour until well combined. Once the chicken is done, remove and shred, then return to the pot.
  • Stir in 1 medium Head Broccoli (broken into florets), milk mixture, Sea salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for about 5-6 minutes more, or until broccoli is fork-tender and soup has thickened.
  • Pour into bowls and garnish with 2-3 tablespoons Fresh chopped parsley and ground black pepper. Enjoy!

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Notes

Notes:
You may use some shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey in this chicken broccoli soup recipe. Add the cooked shredded chicken or towards the end after the veggies are all cooked. Then allow it to cook for another 20 minutes.
Substitutes:
  • Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2% milk, almond, or coconut milk
  • Fresh or frozen broccoli

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5385IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg