Meet your new favorite comfort food – our Hearty Broccoli Chicken Soup. Brimming with nutrition and flavor, this soup features a unique blend of tender chicken, crunchy broccoli, and a medley of aromatic herbs that truly sets it apart. Dive in and enjoy a bowl of wholesome goodness.
This Hearty Broccoli Chicken Soup recipe has become a household favorite, especially during those chilly evenings. My husband, a self-proclaimed soup connoisseur, swears by this recipe. It became his most requested dish ever since I surprised him with it after a long day at work.
Broccoli Chicken Soup – Ultimate Comfort Food
Discover the Magic of Hearty Broccoli Chicken Soup ?
The Hearty Soup is not your average chicken soup. It’s a cornucopia of flavors brought by onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. The addition of broccoli, a powerhouse of vitamins, gives the soup a nutritious boost. The chicken, shredded into hearty pieces, provides the protein punch making it a well-rounded, hearty meal in a bowl.
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 mixed dried herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes/red pepper flakes (optional)
- 5 cups finely chopped broccoli, stems removed
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth (home-made or good quality store-bought)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 cups shredded chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
How to Prepare Your Hearty Broccoli Chicken Soup ?
Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and broccoli stalks in oil until soft and just starting to brown. Add garlic, bay leaf, and herbs, and sauté for another minute.
Mix in the chicken stock, milk, and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a simmer, then add broccoli florets and shredded chicken. Cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes:
Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your preference for heat. Also, vegetable stock can be used as a substitute for chicken stock for a vegetarian version.
This Hearty Chicken Soup is a bowl of comfort that’s perfect for any day, any weather. Easy to make, satisfying, and flavorful – it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Wholesome Hearty Chicken Soup
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use frozen broccoli for this recipe?
Yes, frozen broccoli can be used. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
What other vegetables can I add to this soup?
You can add other vegetables like peas, bell peppers, or zucchini.
Can I use leftover chicken for this recipe?
Absolutely! Leftover chicken is perfect for this recipe, just shred it and add.
Broccoli Chicken Soup
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 mixed dried herbs
- 1 tsp chili flakes/red pepper flakes optional
- 5 cups finely chopped broccoli stems removed
- 6 cups chicken stock/broth home-made or good quality store-bought
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp 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 onion, celery, carrot, and broccoli stalks in oil until soft and just starting to brown. Add garlic, bay leaf, and herbs, and sauté for another minute.
- Mix in the chicken stock, milk, and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a simmer, then add broccoli florets and shredded chicken. Cook for 15 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve with crusty bread.
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