Chicken broccoli cheddar soup with a flavorful twist adding chunks of juicy chicken but with spices that compliment the entire recipe in this creamy soup.
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a mouthwatering recipe for chicken broccoli cheddar soup. This hearty dish is perfect for warming up on a cold winter day or simply satisfying your cravings for a creamy, cheesy recipe.
I take pride in creating recipes that are easy to follow yet deliver amazing flavors. With a focus on using fresh, quality ingredients, this soup combines tender chicken, nutrient-rich broccoli, and the irresistible creaminess of cheddar cheese. Every spoonful is a decadent treat.
The key to making this soup standout lies in the perfect balance of flavors. The natural sweetness of the broccoli complements the savory notes of the chicken and the richness of the cheese.
So, grab a ladle and get ready to savor the creaminess and comfort of chicken broccoli cheddar soup. It’s guaranteed to become a go-to favorite in your recipe book.
How To Make Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients needed
- Shredded chicken
- Onion
- Garlic
- Shredded carrots
- Broccoli
- Milk
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Cheddar cheese
Quick tip about the cheese before starting the recipe
This is not a recipe to use pre-shredded cheese. Grate the cheese from the block or cut up into smaller pieces for faster melting.
Making the chicken broccoli cheddar soup
- You’ll need the chicken already cooked before starting or buy a rotisserie chicken.
- Now, shred the chicken, chop up the broccoli, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Next, sauté the onion, garlic and carrots together until everything is soft and fragrant. Then, add in butter and allow it to melt. Lower the heat to medium.
- Now, once the butter is melted add in the flour and cook the flour for about 30 seconds to make a roux.
- Then, slowly pour in the milk then the chicken broth. Carefully add the chopped broccoli and shredded chicken on top and mix it in.
- Bring the soup to a very light simmer then lower the heat to medium low and cover the pot for 5 minutes to cook the broccoli.
- Now, once the broccoli is done add in the cheese and mix until everything has melted.
- Lastly, season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Be careful, the soup will be very hot.
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Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup milk
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounce block of cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- You’ll need the chicken already cooked before starting or buy a rotisserie chicken.
- Now, shred the chicken, chop up the broccoli, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Next, sauté the onion, garlic and carrots together until everything is soft and fragrant. Then, add in butter and allow it to melt. Lower the heat to medium.
- Now, once the butter is melted add in the flour and cook the flour for about 30 seconds to make a roux.
- Then, slowly pour in the milk then the chicken broth. Carefully add the chopped broccoli and shredded chicken on top and mix it in.
- Bring the soup to a very light simmer then lower the heat to medium low and cover the pot for 5 minutes to cook the broccoli.
- Now, once the broccoli is done add in the cheese and mix until everything has melted.
- Lastly, season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Be careful, the soup will be very hot.