Slow-Simmered Chicken and Broccoli Soup

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A comforting, creamy soup simmered slowly with tender chicken and fresh broccoli, perfect for keto comfort food without the carbs. This American-inspired soup recipe (low carb), ready in about 435 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 420 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs on all sides (about 5 minutes per side), then transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 diced large onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until softened, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add vegetable mixture to slow cooker with chicken, along with 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is very tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 4 cups broccoli florets and cook on low for 15 minutes more, until tender.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and heat through (do not boil). Season with salt if needed.

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