BROCCOLI CHEDDAR CHICKEN MUSHROOM SOUP

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This is a fabulous soup recipe, for anytime of the year, but especially fall and winter. Its especially hearty and makes a great meal by itself. This makes a large amount to feed a big group or family. Everyone will rave, I promise! For picky eaters, process the broccoli into tiny pieces and it won't be the focus of the soup. Or if you're a broccoli lover leave the pieces larger.

Provided by Jamie Renee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
49 1/2 ounces canned chicken broth
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 large onion, chopped and minced finely
3 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (shredded or diced)
12 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms, cleaned
16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup half-and-half
1 lb marbled cheddar and swiss cheese, grated
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 pinches dried tarragon
2 pinches dried basil
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop one large onion, by hand or in mini chopper food processor.
  • In large stockpot melt one stick of butter or margarine.
  • Sauté onion until tender.
  • Sift 1/2 cup flour over butter/onion mixture and whisk to form a paste.
  • Let paste cook and slightly darken but do not burn.
  • About 6-8 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in two cups milk.
  • Add two chicken bullion cubes and white pepper and allow to thicken a couple of minutes while whisking to get out lumps.
  • Slowly whisk in one large can 49.
  • 5 oz chicken broth.
  • Add Velveeta cheese cubes and allow to melt, while stirring a couple of minutes.
  • Add can of condensed cheddar cheese soup, stirring frequently.
  • Cook broccoli according to package directions to soften.
  • Chop according to how large you want you pieces.
  • Use a food processor to chop finely for all of it or part of it.
  • Add mushrooms, chopped chicken, and broccoli stirring frequently.
  • Add half and half, garlic, garlic salt, tarragon, basil, Worcestershire, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook about half an hour.
  • Add half and half cream, and one pound shredded cheese, cooking and stirring frequently until cheese is melted, and all flavors have been incorporated well.
  • Total cook time approx 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 106.3, Sodium 2060.6, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 28.6

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