Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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In 'The Everything Soup, Stew, & Chili Cookbook' Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 shallot, minced |
2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets |
1/2 cup butter |
3 tablespoons flour |
1 cup cream, heated |
1 cup half-and-half |
1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped |
salt |
pepper |
parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. In a soup pot, bring broth to a boil over med-high heat.
2. In a skillet; heat oil over med-high heat; saute shallot and broccoli 3 minutes.
3. Add to broth; decrease heat to medium.
4. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
5. Add flour; stir until mixture forms a paste.
6. When roux begins to bubble, stir in hot cream; whisk until smooth.
7. Add cream mixture to broth along with half-and-half and chicken.
8. Simmer, without boiling, 10 minutes.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Remove from heat and serve with grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
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