# Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy and flavorful soup with chicken, broccoli, and cheddar cheese.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 5 minced garlic cloves
- 1 minced shallot
- 3 shredded carrots
- 4 slices, diced bacon
- 4 oz diced pancetta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups, chopped broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 packet sazon
- 0 Salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter

## Instructions

1. In a large pan on medium-high heat, add olive oil and seasoned chicken breast. Cook for 4 minutes on each side.
2. Pour in chicken stock, cover and cook until done and tender enough to shred. Shred chicken and set aside.
3. Add bacon and pancetta to large pot, cook until done; remove from the pot.
4. In the remaining grease, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add butter, flour, and mix until well combined.
7. Pour in chicken broth and stir until combined.
8. Add the carrots and broccoli. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
10. Pour in milk, heavy cream, same seasonings from the chicken and mix until well combined.
11. Add shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, and pancetta.
12. Stir until well combined, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.

## Equipment

- large pan
- large pot

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_0qD61vuAx/?igsh=NjBmcWZ4cTc3NGly
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0cb71637-1906-4913-8245-a62e02c5c5dd
- Extracted: 2025-01-21

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