This creamy chicken and broccoli soup is everything you want in a family meal—nutritious, filling, and wonderfully comforting. With tender chicken fresh from chicken farmers in the Free State, fresh broccoli, and a velvety cream base, it’s both hearty enough to satisfy and light enough for an easy weeknight dinner. Perfect alongside warm bread rolls or a crisp side salad, this soup is sure to become a family favourite that brings everyone to the table with smiles.
📝 Ingredients
- 500g fresh skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Method
- Sauté the onion in a little oil until translucent.
- Add the GFC chicken cubes and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in broccoli and pour over the chicken stock. Cook until broccoli is tender.
- Add cream, season to taste, and simmer gently until rich and creamy.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or toasted rolls.
⏱ Prep, Cook & Total Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
🔥 Calories (per serving)
For the whole recipe (serves 4):
- Chicken (500g) → 825 kcal
- Broccoli (1 head) → 55 kcal
- Onion (1 medium) → 45 kcal
- Cream (1 cup) → 800 kcal
- Stock + seasoning → negligible
Total for recipe: 1,725 kcal
Per serving (4 portions): 430 kcal
