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Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup is warm, inviting and loaded with cheesy goodness! Add potatoes and chicken to this soup for extra flavor. A delicious dinner any night of the week! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken breasts uncooked, cut into small pieces
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 1 pound broccoli frozen or fresh
  • 2 potatoes peeled and diced
CHEESE MIX:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 pound Velveeta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

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  1. Simmer chicken in broth for 15 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes and then broccoli to the top of the chicken.  Cover pot and steam on low heat for 7 more minutes.
  3. In separate pan over low heat melt butter, bouillon, milk, and cheese together. (If you prefer, you can add all to a glass bowl and microwave. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Stir well. Cook on high for 1 more minute. Stir.)
  4. Mix sauce with chicken and veggies. Do not drain broth.
  5. (You can leave out the potatoes and chicken if you prefer just broccoli).

Notes

  • You can make this soup with just broccoli and cheese and it is absolutely delicious. However if you want more of a substantial, hearty soup, try adding chicken for more protein and potatoes for texture. So yummy! Try it and you'll be amazed! We sometimes add carrots and celery for more fiber and onions and garlic for more flavor.
  • You can use fresh broccoli or frozen broccoli in this recipe. Fresh broccoli will take a little bit longer to cook than frozen, because frozen broccoli is already blanched and cooks more quickly.
  • Top this soup with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, anything else you like! It's such a versatile recipe. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 1604mg (67%) Potassium 986mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1851IU (37%) Vitamin C 79mg (88%) Calcium 544mg (54%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1604mg 67%
Potassium 986mg 21%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1851IU 37%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 544mg 54%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.