Categories Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Fall Recipes, Soup Recipes, Winter Recipes

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe

by Annmarie

This Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe is incredibly simple to whip up for dinner on a busy weeknight and the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter evening. Serve this delicious soup with crusty bread for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is so fantastic you’ll be looking for an excuse just to make it again and again. The chicken cooks into tender, juicy bites that are perfect in this soup.

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe

This Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup Recipe is incredibly simple to whip up for dinner on a busy weeknight and the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter evening.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes/red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 5 cups broccoli stems removed and finely chopped
  • 6 cups chicken stock/broth (Home-made or good quality store bought )
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon juice to taste

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion, celery, carrot and broccoli stalks in a splash of oil until soft and fragrant and just starting to brown (this takes around 10 minutes).
  • Add the garlic, bay leaf and herbs and sauté for another minute before adding the chicken stock, milk and cornflour mixture.
  • Bring to a simmer then add the broccoli florets and shredded chicken.
  • Allow to cook for 15 minutes then season with salt, pepper and lemon (optional).
  • Serve with crusty bread.

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