Description
This easy healthy chicken broccoli soup is the perfect simple recipe for cozy winter dinners. Easy comfort food in a bowl served with crusty bread.
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 (rotisserie chicken works great)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
1. 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).
2. Add the garlic, bay leaf and herbs and sauté for another minute before adding the chicken stock, milk and cornflour mixture.
3. Bring to a simmer then add the broccoli florets and shredded chicken.
4. Allow to cook for 15 minutes then season with salt, pepper and lemon (optional).
5. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
You can use any cooked chicken—leftovers or rotisserie chicken make this recipe especially quick.
Adjust the consistency by adding more broth or milk if desired.
For a low-carb version, substitute the cornflour with xanthan gum or omit entirely and blend a portion of the soup to thicken naturally.
This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 174mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 31mg