CHEESE AND BROCCOLI CHICKEN SOUP D-V-O

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Imagine broccoli, cheese and chicken. What a great combo! Velvety soup, crunchy crust French bread and fruit for dessert. Yummy!!!

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
11 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup light cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Mix in flour, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms.
  • Remove from pot, and set aside.
  • In same pot, combine water, bouillon cubes, chicken, broccoli, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour mixture a little bit at a time until soup thickens.
  • Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in cream.
  • Mix in cheese 1 cup at a time, and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.5, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 167.6, Sodium 1341.1, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 39.1

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