Flavorful chicken, broccoli, and garlic merge together to make this a filling Cheddar soup.
Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Soup
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (32-ounce)
- 1 carton chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (24-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt; add to pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until chicken just begins to brown. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and milk.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, and simmer for 20 minutes or until soup is thickened. Add sour cream and all cheese, stirring until melted. Garnish with Cheddar, if desired.
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