Chicken Broccoli Soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 415kcal
This low carb chicken broccoli soup is a creamy, cheesy soup that is pure comfort food in a bowl.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat. dd the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cubed chicken to the pot, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth into the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the fresh broccoli florets, red chili pepper flakes and dried thyme to the pot. Continue simmering for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat, and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Cheddar cheese until it's fully melted and the soup becomes creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
- Blend with a hand blender for a smooth and creamy soup. Leave unblended for a chunky soup.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Makes 8 servings
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 6g