This is a small batch soup that makes 2-3 servings.
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup
2 tsp bacon fat-olive oil is fine, the bacon just gave it a little more flavor
1 small boneless chicken breast, sliced into bite size pieces-can use leftover cooked chicken
1/2 C onion, small diced
1/2 large stalk celery, small diced
4"-ish head of broccoli cut up small-grate the stalk for added flavor!
1 C water
1 1/2 tsp Chicken Better Than Bouillon-more or less to taste
a couple shakes of garlic powder
few grinds of black pepper
3/4 C milk-I usually have 2%, anything's fine, add little more if it gets too thick
1 Tblsp flour
Your favorite seasoned salt added at the table-optional but recommended:@)
- Heat bacon fat in pot and cook chicken, remove from pan.
- Add onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli, water, bouillon, garlic powder and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low simmer, cover and cook until broccoli is just about done, 10-15 minutes.
- Mix milk with flour and add to soup, bring to a light boil to thicken.
- Return chicken and any drippings to pot, Add more milk to thin out if necessary.
- Adjust S&P. I really like a light sprinkle of Lawry's Cracked Black Pepper Seasoned Salt added to my bowl.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)
gosh, that looks good!
ReplyDeleteHI Might try this one sometime. Looks good enough to eat!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to give this one a try, as hubby is a big soup lover!
ReplyDeleteGosh that looks good, Lynn, and I'm glad there's somebody out there who's as frugal as I am!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, my friend! xo
I'm already gearing up for soup weather, Lynn; I just LOVE soup!! This looks delicious; I have a cream of broccoli soup recipe that I really like, but I've never thought of adding chicken. That would make it more of a meal for the men in the house. :) Thanks for sharing about the Chicken Better Than Bouillon -- I haven't heard of that.
ReplyDeleteDid you watch the seasonal opener football game last night? We did, but it stayed on way too late for a week night. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
I am looking forward to cooler weather and soup suppers.
ReplyDeleteI'm making this for sure! I can eat it on my lo-carb lifestyle! YUMMY! GO EAGLES!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever with making the most of what's in the 'frig. I definitely need to take lessons from you.
ReplyDeleteSam
This looks great Lynn, I love Better Than Bouillon and I'm ready for soup weather!
ReplyDeleteI love soup, and as we get ready for fall, I'm gearing up for lots of it.. Yours looks so delicious,
ReplyDeleteI thank you for sharing it, I can't wait to give it a try.
Hugs,
Patti
wooooo, this looks amazing. sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about putting chicken in there - yum.
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect for a cool fall evening!
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you'll even see this, but yowza I'm pinning this! I have been craving chicken broccoli soup and sorely tempted to go to Panera to see if they have it right now. This is better!
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