Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup with Broccoli

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A Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup is a great choice for a hearty fall meal that everyone will love.  The addition of broccoli to this recipe makes it even better for you.  Extra nutrients, fiber, and flavor come from adding vegetables to this classic soothing homemade cream of chicken soup.

Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup with Broccoli

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Creamy soups are some of our favorites to make when the temperatures start getting cooler.  That addition of the cream makes them feel so much more hearty and satisfying.  When trying to get more veggies into your kid’s diets, there is nothing easier than serving them a bowl of this soup.  They will love the richer flavor of the homemade cream of chicken soup over the usual canned variety.  It is also an ideal soup to hide some of your favorite vegetables in the mix.

When making soups, I prefer using a dutch oven.  The thicker walls of this help it cook evenly without burning.  It’s also a sturdy option I use in my kitchen for items that I want to sear on the stovetop then pop into the oven to complete cooking.

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups chicken, cooked, diced or shredded
• 1 cups broccoli florets, diced small
• ¼ cups onion diced small
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cream
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoon butter
• as desired salt and pepper
  

Directions:

In a pot large stockpot or dutch oven, melt the butter over high heat.  Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. 

Add in flour to make a paste for a roux.  This will take 1-2 minutes.

Slowly, add in broth, whisking continuously as you bring to a boil.

Add milk and cream and reduce heat. 

Mix in poultry seasoning, thyme, garlic, and salt and pepper.  

Add chicken and broccoli and allow mixture to simmer stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.  

Cook for additional 10-15 minutes on medium heat or until broccoli is tender and chicken is heated through.

Serve with crackers and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

This delicious and easy homemade cream of chicken soup is ideal for a cool evening when you want something simple and delicious for dinner.  Served in a bread bowl, or simply in a bowl with a sprinkle of Parmesan and some fresh cracked black pepper, this hearty soup is sure to please everyone.  To make it even easier to prepare, you can prep chicken in advance and freeze in portion containers to throw into this soup for a fast and easy meal.

I love making easy soups for dinner.  They make so much less mess for me to cleanup, and of course, they are a great way to include vegetables.  You can easily add chopped carrots, celery, or even cauliflower to this recipe to make it more nutrient-dense and flavorful.  For simple freezer meals, make double batches of this soup and store in easy freezer soup containers to reheat as needed.

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