Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup

Cheesy chicken broccoli soup served in a white fluted bowl set on a green napkin with a spoon to the side and a hunk of bread in the background.

2.67 from 3 votes

This cheesy chicken broccoli soup is warm, filling and ready in just 20 minutes! The perfect easy soup to make for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Yield: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound broccoli (it’s a lot! about 3 large heads), florets trimmed
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 cups milk (I use 2%)
1 cup half-and-half (I use fat-free)
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped (leftover or from a rotisserie chicken)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 heaping cups grated Gruyere cheese, plus extra for serving (see notes)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

Heat 2 cups of the chicken broth in a large pot until boiling. Add broccoli florets, cover and let cook for 5-10 minutes, until tender.
Remove broccoli with a slotted spoon (leaving the broth in the pot) and set aside to cool slightly before chopping the broccoli.
Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 ½ cups chicken broth to the pot along with the milk, half and half, chicken, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and heat over medium for several minutes.
Add the chopped broccoli (watch for splatters!) and stir until everything is combined and heated through.
Add the cheese and butter, stirring until melted. Ladle the chowder into bowls and serve with extra cheese, if desired.

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Notes

Chicken: You can use leftover roast chicken or pick up a rotisserie chicken at the store. No cooked chicken? Just poach some chicken breasts in water on the stove before proceeding with this recipe.

Cheese: The Gruyere cheese adds such great richness and depth of flavor. However, you could make this with a sharp cheddar cheese instead.

Leftovers: The extras freeze beautifully! Let the soup cool, then ladle it into a labeled freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then reheat on the stove over medium low until warmed through.

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