Description
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This hearty soup combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, velvety broth that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this delicious hug in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, pepper, and thyme (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (3-5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken; cook until no longer pink. Stir in broccoli florets for another couple of minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and seasonings; let bubble for an additional 5 minutes until creamy.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with thyme or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg