Soups

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!

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

Calories
462

Sodium
1755mg
73% DV

Fat
30g
46% DV

Protein
26g
53% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV