Slow-Simmered Chicken and Broccoli Soup

Name: Slow-Simmered Chicken and Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 435 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs, boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large, diced onion; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups, florets broccoli; 1 cup heavy cream; to taste (optional) salt

A comforting, creamy soup simmered slowly with tender chicken and fresh broccoli, perfect for keto comfort food without the carbs.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 420 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large, diced onion
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups, florets broccoli
1 cup heavy cream
to taste (optional) salt

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is very tender.
Step 5: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker.
Step 6: Stir in 4 cups broccoli florets and cook on low for 15 minutes more, until tender.
Step 7: Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and heat through (do not boil). Season with salt if needed.