Description
Warm up with a bowl of this hearty Chicken Broccoli Soup, where tender chicken meets vibrant broccoli in a creamy base infused with garlic. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners and is sure to become a favorite recipe in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, followed by chicken pieces. Cook until chicken is golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in broccoli florets and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg