Oh, this broccoli chicken cheddar soup is somethin’ else, let me tell ya. Now, it’s easy as pie to make, an’ it keeps ya warm on them cold days. This soup, it’s got broccoli, chicken, cheddar cheese – all stuff that makes ya feel full an’ cozy. Kids an’ grown-ups love it just the same, ’cause it’s creamy an’ cheesy, an’ that chicken gives it a bit of a hearty kick.
Alright, let’s get to it. Here’s what ya need to make this soup:
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli, chopped up good
- 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese – get the sharp kind, makes it tastier
- 2 large carrots, peeled an’ chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of milk (whole milk’s the best, makes it real creamy)
- 2 tablespoons of flour – thickens it up real nice
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- A bit of salt an’ pepper for taste
Now, we ain’t usin’ any fancy gadgets here, just a good ol’ pot, a spoon, an’ maybe a knife. So let’s start cookin’:
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First, get that butter melted in a big pot over medium heat. Throw in the diced onions an’ cook ‘em till they’re soft, ‘bout 3-4 minutes.
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Then, add the chopped carrots an’ cook ’em for a couple more minutes, just to get ‘em a bit soft.
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Toss in the chicken pieces. Stir it all up, let the chicken cook till it ain’t pink no more.
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Now, sprinkle in that flour. Stir it in good till everything’s coated. This is what makes the soup nice an’ thick.
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Pour in the chicken broth real slow, stirrin’ all the time so it don’t lump up. Then, throw in the chopped broccoli an’ let it cook a good 10 minutes till it’s tender.
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Now, stir in the milk an’ keep cookin’ till it’s nice an’ hot – don’t boil it, just heat it up.
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Last, add the shredded cheddar cheese, a bit at a time, stirrin’ till it’s all melted. Add salt an’ pepper to taste, an’ that’s it!
This soup is best served up hot with a crusty bit o’ bread or some crackers. That way, you can scoop it up real good. You’ll find this here broccoli chicken cheddar soup’s got the creaminess from the cheese, a good chew from the chicken, an’ that fresh green taste of broccoli. Perfect for when ya need somethin’ fillin’ but don’t want too much fuss.
So next time ya feelin’ chilly or just need somethin’ good an’ warm in your belly, give this soup a try. It’s easy, it’s cheap, an’ everyone’ll be lickin’ their bowls clean, trust me on that!
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