Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
This Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken is packed with cheesy goodness, balanced with vegetables, and has extra staying power thanks to the addition of protein-packed chicken!
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Why You Will Love This Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
Ingredients Needed for Broccoli Cheese and Chicken Soup
Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade broccoli and cheese soup with chicken are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic
- Flour
- Chicken broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Carrots
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
- Broccoli florets
- Cooked chicken — you can use rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breasts or thighs, or canned chicken
- Cheddar cheese — freshly shredded, not pre-shredded
Tips for Making This Chicken, Broccoli and Cheese Soup
The section below just outlines a few quick tips. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
🥦🧀 Tip #1: If you want, you can chop your broccoli into smaller pieces. I usually keep my florets on the bigger side, but some people like to chop them smaller so there’s a better soup-to-broccoli ratio.
🥦🧀 Tip #2: Use whatever cooked chicken you have on hand. Rotisserie chicken, cooked chicken breasts or thighs, or even canned chicken all work great in this soup!
🥦🧀 Tip #3: Always shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking ingredients in it, so it doesn’t melt well and can make your soup clumpy. I got my grater at Target, but this one is pretty close!
🥦🧀 Tip #4: Keep an eye on your simmer time. Don’t walk away while your soup is simmering if you’re picky about broccoli texture. I like mine firmer and less cooked, so I watch it closely to get it just right.
🥦🧀 Tip #5: Serve it with your favorite carb side (or keep it low carb). This soup is a low-carb soup with only 12g net carbs per bowl. If you don’t eat a low carb diet, serve it with your favorite crusty bread or crackers.
Enjoy! This soup is a lifesaver for busy weeknights or lazy weekends—it’s ready in just 35 minutes and is a recipe the whole family will love.
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I hope you enjoy this soup recipe as much as I do! Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the end of the post for the recipe in full 👇
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Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 carrots (diced or grated)
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (whole or chopped into smaller pieces)
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Start by melting butter in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Sauté the onion for about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. Then, incorporate flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, carrots, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and broccoli. Stir the mixture and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches your preferred tenderness.
- Add the chicken and mix well, then gradually stir in the cheddar cheese until it is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
I had some leftover chicken and used it up in this recipe. It turned out great! The kids liked it with the chicken versus the the Panera style with no meat.
I’ll be making this quite often. It has a great balance between the cheese flavor and broccoli. I added a couple of extra cups of chicken to really load it up with protein.