Creamy Chicken And Broccoli Soup Recipe 🥦🍗
"Nothing says comfort like a warm bowl of creamy chicken and broccoli soup 🥣💚
Perfect for chilly days!" ❄️☃️
Ingredients:
🔸️ 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
🔸️ 1 medium onion, diced
🔸️ 2 garlic cloves, minced
🔸️ (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
🔸️ 4 cups broccoli florets
🔸️ 4 cups chicken broth
🔸️ 1 cup carrots, diced
🔸️1 cup heavy cream
🔸️ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
🔸️ Salt and pepper
🔸️ 1/4 teaspoon thyme
Instructions:
🔸️ In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
🔸️ Add the diced chicken to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink
🔸️ Add the broccoli, carrots, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
🔸️ Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese melts. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Let the soup simmer for a few more minutes to thicken.
🔸️ Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of cheddar, if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.