Name: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups skim milk; 1-1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 12 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded light processed cheese; 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups); 4 cups small broccoli florets; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt

Description

A comforting soup that’s packed with fresh broccoli, shredded chicken and creamy cheese. It makes for the perfect dinner on a chilly night!

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups skim milk
1–1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded light processed cheese
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
4 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Coat pot with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium; add butter, stirring until butter melts. Sprinkle onion mixture with flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gradually add milk and broth, stirring constantly with a whisk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Add cheese and stir until cheese melts. Add broccoli, chicken, half-and-half, salt and pepper; cook 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender and soup is thoroughly heated.