Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup is rich and velvety, with tender bites of chicken and broccoli nestled in a creamy, cheesy base. The sharp cheddar adds depth while the light cream keeps it smooth and comforting. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a warming weekend lunch when you want something hearty and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a 5-quart pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms. Remove it from the pot and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, combine the water, bouillon cubes, chicken, broccoli, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the flour mixture a little at a time until the soup thickens. Simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream. Add the cheese 1 cup at a time, stirring until melted.
- Calories 553.92 kcal High 28%
- Protein 32.69 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 26.76 g 10%
- Total Fat 35.32 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 19.64 g High 98%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 163.2 mg High 54%
- Sodium 959.59 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 6.07 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 11.96 g --
- Added Sugars 10.94 g High 22%
- Calcium 428.34 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 314.53 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 29.52 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, and Butter. Each serving provides about 553.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Butter, Chicken Bouillon. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 553.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup healthy?
- Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 553.92 calories and 32.69 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 959.59 mg (42% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 19.64 g (98% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.94 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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