Best 6 Hearty Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipes

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The smell of a hot, simmering pot of chicken broccoli soup is enough to make anyone's mouth water. If you crave something warm and comforting on a cold day, look no further! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for making the perfect hearty chicken broccoli soup. We will explore different cooking techniques, ingredient variations, and simple tricks to create a delicious, nutritious, and soul-satisfying soup that will warm your heart and fill your belly.

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CREAMY BROCCOLI-CHICKEN SOUP



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Dinner's on the table in less than 30 minutes with this creamy, hearty chicken and broccoli soup.

Provided by Tyson Chicken

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Tyson® Grilled & Ready®

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups small broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half or light cream
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
2 (6 ounce) packages Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Refrigerated Diced Chicken Breast

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook and stir broccoli, mushrooms, carrot, and onion in hot butter 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in flour, basil, and pepper. Add milk and half-and-half all at once; add Worcestershire sauce and bouillon granules. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add Grilled & Ready® Diced Chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 426.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CHEESE AND BROCCOLI CHICKEN SOUP



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Talk about comfort food!

Provided by Becky

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
11 cups water
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 ½ 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 434.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 1059.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BEST-EVER HEARTY CHICKEN SOUP



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This is my own creation and I make it every week, much to the delight of my DH. It has the richest, yummiest flavor and is really hearty. Your family will love it! We always eat this Friday night, so I make it Thursday evening, chill it, and then skim the hardened fat off the soup before serving it. The remaining broth is so light and low-fat, it's amazing! Please...PLEASE review the recipe if you try it.

Provided by E-Eva

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 7-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 chicken carcasses (bones from entire chicken)
1 -2 onion, cut into 1/8ths
2 leeks, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups baby carrots (or shredded)
6 garlic cloves, sliced into around 4 pieces
2 cups white wine (cooking wine is fine)
3 tablespoons chicken soup powder
1 tablespoon pepper (black or white)
3 -5 inches fresh ginger, peeled and cubed (thumb size pieces)
1 bunch flat leaf parsley, stems removed
1/2 bunch chopped fresh dill
4 -6 scallions, chopped into 'largish' pieces (long green onions)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients into a very large soup pot.
  • Fill pot with water, almost to the top and bring to a boil.
  • Skim off any scum once the soup boils.(Optional).
  • Allow to boil for 1 hour, before tasting and adjusting seasoning, if necessary.
  • Boil for an additional 30-45 minutes, before removing bones and setting them aside. You can strip the bones of the chicken at this time, or wait until later.
  • Continue boiling the soup on a low simmer for anywhere between 45 minute- 3hours. A longer, slower boil will yield a very nice, rich flavor.
  • Once the bones have cooled off, peel and pick all the chicken pieces off the bones and put the chicken into the pot of soup. Discard the bones.
  • I sometimes make this soup and then transfer it into the crockpot to simmer on 'low' for up to 24 hours (we observe the Sabbath, so this ensures we get a hot soup for lunch). The slowly simmered broth is so rich and delicious.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 1.7

HEARTY CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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No question-this is my favorite soup. It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It tastes too good to keep to yourself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, cook chicken in water until tender. Remove chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cool broth and skim off fat. , Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into cubes; return to pot along with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE



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This soup went above and beyond my greatest expectations- it was cheesy, hearty, warm, and delicious. You can't go wrong with it!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup butter
1 cup flour
8 cups chicken broth
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 heads fresh broccoli ((or 2 bags of frozen broccoli))
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
a couple shakes of hot sauce (optional)
1 cup milk
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic over medium high heat until tender (just a couple of minutes).
  • Add butter and flour, lower heat to medium, and cook until roux is bubbly and starting to brown (it will start to smell amazing!).
  • Pour roux into a large stock pot and add chicken broth, stirring the entire time you add the broth to prevent lumps.
  • Add chicken, broccoli, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce to stock pot and cook for about 35-40 minutes (less if using frozen broccoli).
  • Stir in cheese and milk until cheese is fully melted and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Sodium 2044 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEARTY GARDEN BROCCOLI SOUP



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Make and share this Hearty Garden Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 11 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups broccoli, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups yams, peeled and chopped
1 cup celery top, chopped
6 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups watercress, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Simmer the yams, covered, in two cups chicken broth 10 minutes or until soft; puree in food processor and set aside.
  • In large pot with cover, saute the onions and garlic in oil until the onions are translucent and starting to brown.
  • Add celery.
  • Saute a few minutes, add broccoli and remaining chicken broth.
  • Simmer, covered, eight minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Stir in puree; add seasonings.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Garnish each portion with chopped watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 808.6, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4, Protein 9

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
  • If you don't have fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli florets.
  • To make the soup creamier, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or milk before serving.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of chili powder.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This hearty chicken broccoli soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give this chicken broccoli soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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