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Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Rich and creamy chicken, broccoli & cheese soup is made with bone broth and half-and-half for a nourishing meal packed with protein and vegetables.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 441kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bone broth
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 12 ounces broccoli fresh or frozen
  • 2 large carrots julienned
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pot and set aside.
    2 large carrots, 1 onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the half-and-half and bone broth to the pot and warm over medium heat, stirring frequently.
    2 cups half and half, 2 cups bone broth
  • Whisk together the tapioca starch and cold water to make a slurry. Then whisk the slurry into the warm broth mixture until it's smooth and there are no clumps.
    2 tablespoons tapioca starch, 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Return the sautéed vegetables to the pot, and add the chicken breasts and broccoli. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
    2 chicken breasts, 12 ounces broccoli
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks. Then return the shredded chicken to the soup.
  • Slowly stir in the cheese until melted and creamy, and season the soup with salt and pepper. Enjoy warm!
    2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Notes

The broccoli will get very soft as it simmers, so if you prefer firmer broccoli, add it during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking.
While you shred the chicken, cover the pot and turn off the heat. This will keep the soup warm without allowing it to continue cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4437IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 1mg
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