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Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup

Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup

This Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup is a creamy, cheesy blend loaded with broccoli and chicken, topped with bacon and scallions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 446 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 6 cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1.5 cups frozen chopped yellow onion
  • 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped

Dairy

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened

Liquids

  • 0.25 cup water
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Other

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups frozen brown rice
  • 0.5 cup thinly sliced scallion tops, dark green parts only
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Add 6 cups broccoli, 1½ cups onion, chopped celery, 1 cup evaporated milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup water, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 3¾ cups broth and 1 cup Cheddar to a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Nestle chicken into the mixture, submerging completely. Cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, about 4 hours on High or 7 hours on Low. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; shred, using 2 forks.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch and the remaining ¼ cup broth in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the soup, along with cream cheese, 2 cups rice and the shredded chicken. Cover and cook on High until the rice is tender and the soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the soup among 8 shallow bowls. Top with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar, ½ cup scallions and 3 tablespoons bacon.

Notes

Frozen onions and rice maintain their integrity in the soup; fresh onions and cooked brown rice can be substituted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupsCalories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 689mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 410mgIron: 2mg
Keyword broccoli soup, chicken soup, comfort food, creamy soup, loaded soup, slow cooker
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