CREAMY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SOUP

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Make and share this Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup cream, heated
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a soup pot, bring broth to a boil over med-high heat.
  • In a skillet; heat oil over med-high heat; saute shallot and broccoli 3 minutes.
  • Add to broth; decrease heat to medium.
  • Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  • Add flour; stir until mixture forms a paste.
  • When roux begins to bubble, stir in hot cream; whisk until smooth.
  • Add cream mixture to broth along with half-and-half and chicken.
  • Simmer, without boiling, 10 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and serve with grated Parmesan cheese over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.1, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 119.4, Sodium 938.9, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 15.4

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