Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe With Chicken And Potatoes

This Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe reminds me of the cheddar broccoli soup that they make at The Pizza Factory or at Panera. Creamy, cheesy soup with vibrant green broccoli is one of our favorite soups on a cold day, or as a fragrant spring supper. We love to add tender chicken and potatoes to make it even more filling. This is optional but oh, so delicious! Serve it in a bread bowl for a fun weeknight dinner!

Ingredients in Broccoli Cheese Soup

Chicken Breast – uncooked, cut into bite-size pieces Chicken Broth – you can also use vegetable broth or chicken stock Broccoli Florets Potatoes Butter Chicken Bouillon Milk Velveeta Cheese Red Pepper Flakes Salt and Pepper

Suggestions for this Recipe

Using Velveeta cheese in this recipe gives it a creamy texture and cheesy taste, plus it saves you a lot of work! 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!

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