Chicken Broccoli Soup hearty and healthy soup is perfect for a comforting meal. Here’s how to make it:
- Preparation Time
15M
- Cooking Time
30M
- Total Time
45M
- Type
Main Course, Soup - Cuisine
American - Recipe Yield
4 servings
Ingredients:
- Chicken: 450g, cooked and shredded or diced
- Broccoli: 2 cups, chopped into small florets
- Carrots: 1 cup, diced or shredded
- Celery: 1 cup, diced
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Chicken broth: 6 cups
- Heavy cream: 1 cup (optional, for creaminess)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Flour: 2 tablespoons (for thickening)
- Salt: To taste
- Pepper: To taste
- Optional spices: Thyme, parsley, or a pinch of nutmeg
- Cheddar cheese: 1 cup, shredded (optional for cheesy soup)
Instructions:
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Make the Base:
- Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Cook Broccoli:
- Bring the broth to a simmer, then add the broccoli florets.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Add Chicken and Season:
- Stir in the cooked chicken and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices like thyme or parsley.
- Make It Creamy (Optional):
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream for a richer texture.
- For a cheesy variation, mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheese or fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken broccoli soup!