Description
This creamy chicken and broccoli soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a busy weeknight. It features tender shredded chicken, vibrant broccoli florets, and a medley of sautéed vegetables all simmered in a rich broth thickened with a milk and flour slurry, finished with a hint of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- ⅔ cup chopped carrots
- ⅔ cup chopped celery
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Protein
- 1½ cups cooked, shredded chicken
Liquids and Seasonings
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 parmesan rind
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 spritz fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, chopped carrots, celery, and minced garlic along with a big pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add broccoli and simmer: Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add the parmesan rind, shredded chicken, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Prepare slurry: In a shaker cup or measuring cup, combine the milk and flour. Whisk or shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Thicken soup: Slowly stream the milk and flour slurry into the soup while stirring continuously. Let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often as it thickens and reduces slightly.
- Season and finish: Taste the soup and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed. Add a spritz of fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Serve: Ladle the creamy chicken and broccoli soup into bowls and serve immediately, enjoying its comforting warmth and rich flavors.
Notes
- This creamy chicken and broccoli soup is delicious and easy, perfect for a busy weeknight!
- It is loaded with vegetables and full of flavor, making it satisfying and wholesome.
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- The parmesan rind adds depth of flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust the thickness by simmering longer for a thicker soup or adding more stock for a thinner consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
