Cheese and Broccoli Chicken Soup

Health score
26%
Cheese and Broccoli Chicken Soup
70 min.
10
480kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouthwatering Cheese and Broccoli Chicken Soup! This delectable recipe serves 10 and is ready in just 70 minutes, making it a fantastic option for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying lunch.

With a focus on quality ingredients, this soup features 2 heads of fresh broccoli, cut into florets, to provide a vibrant green color and a delightful crunch. The star of the show, however, is the cheese. A generous 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper help to bring out the rich, savory flavors of the 3 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, creating a mouthwatering base for the soup.

To ensure a hearty and filling meal, this recipe also includes 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces. The chicken is cooked to perfection, boasting a tender and juicy texture that complements the creamy soup base.

With a caloric breakdown of 480 kcal per serving, this recipe offers a well-balanced meal with 26.73% protein, 57.42% fat, and 15.85% carbs. It's the perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a comforting and nutritious meal. So why not give this Cheese and Broccoli Chicken Soup a try and treat yourself to a truly delicious dining experience?

Ingredients

  • heads broccoli fresh cut into florets
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cubes chicken bouillon 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • cup cream light
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into bite-size pieces
  • 11 cups water 

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. In a 5-quart pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Mix in flour, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms.
  3. Remove from pot, and set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. Stir in the flour mixture a little bit at a time until soup thickens. Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in cream.
  6. Mix in cheese 1 cup at a time, and stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories480kcal
Protein26.73%
Fat57.42%
Carbs15.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.6
Glycemic Load
8.72
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.778260749319%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.97mg
Kaempferol
9.53mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
3.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:480.26kcal
24.01%
Fat:31.05g
47.77%
Saturated Fat:17.64g
110.25%
Carbohydrates:19.28g
6.43%
Net Carbohydrates:15.73g
5.72%
Sugar:2.25g
2.5%
Cholesterol:142.89mg
47.63%
Sodium:811.5mg
35.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.52g
65.03%
Vitamin C:109.7mg
132.97%
Vitamin K:126.83µg
120.79%
Selenium:46.15µg
65.92%
Vitamin B3:11.01mg
55.06%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.44%
Phosphorus:457.15mg
45.72%
Calcium:331.38mg
33.14%
Vitamin A:1651.3IU
33.03%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.14%
Folate:111.56µg
27.89%
Vitamin B5:2.26mg
22.61%
Potassium:788.05mg
22.52%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.21%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.26%
Magnesium:65.89mg
16.47%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.37%
Fiber:3.55g
14.2%
Vitamin E:1.86mg
12.39%
Iron:1.89mg
10.5%
Vitamin B12:0.61µg
10.13%
Copper:0.16mg
7.98%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.92%
Source:Allrecipes