Thursday, September 25, 2008

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Soup

Chicken Cheese Broccoli Soup
5 pieces of chicken
3 stalks Celery, Sliced thin
3 carrots, sliced thin
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4-6 chicken bouillon
8 C. water

1 cube butter
1/2 C flour

1 qt half and half
2 packages of frozen broccoli
2 C cheddar cheese, grated

Put Chicken, celery, carrots, onions, bouillon, salt, pepper and water in a pan. Cover and cook until done. Remove chicken, cut into bit-size pieces and set aside.

In another large pot, melt butter and add flour, stir to coat. Add 4 cups of hot chicken broth and vegetables, cook until thick. Add rest of broth, half & half, and broccoli. When Broccoli is done, add cheese. Season to taste and adjust thickening if needed. Add chicken and heat.

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