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Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Arborio Rice

Enjoy this heartwarming and satisfying Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Arborio Rice, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and gooey cheddar, this soup brings you the nostalgic flavors of childhood.
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
859
CALORIES
$3.05
PER SERVING
Creamy Chicken-Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Arborio Rice
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
All Purpose Flour
2 tbsp all purpose flour
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Onion
1 medium onion
diced
Low-sodium Chicken Broth
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Arborio Rice
1 cup arborio rice
Broccoli Florets
4 cups broccoli florets
chopped
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat an 8-quart pot over medium-high heat and add extra virgin olive oil.
2
Dice the boneless, skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, then add it to the pot. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and smoked paprika, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5
Stir in the Arborio rice and chopped fresh broccoli florets, then cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until rice is almost tender (al dente), about 15-20 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine unsalted butter and all-purpose flour, mashing with a fork until completely combined.
7
Stir the flour mixture into the soup, mixing well, then let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken.
8
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and incorporated. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken further before serving.
Health Info
Macros
57g
CARBS
42g
FAT
61g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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