Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup

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This comforting soup is loaded with broccoli and chicken in a creamy, cheesy base and finished off with the classic toppings of bacon and scallions. Frozen onions and rice keep their integrity and texture to the soup, but chopped fresh onions and cooked brown rice (not frozen) can be used in their place.

Amanda Stanfield

Published on December 31, 2023

Tested by

Marianne Williams

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Ingredients

6 cups bite-size broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped yellow onion
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
2 cups frozen brown rice
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion tops, dark green parts only
3 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Directions

Add broccoli, onion, celery, evaporated milk, sour cream, water, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, 3 3/4 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.

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Whisk cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 cup broth in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into the soup, along with cream cheese, 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.

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Divide the soup among 8 shallow bowls. Top with the remaining 1 cup Cheddar, scallions and bacon.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

446	Calories
22g	Fat
32g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 2/3 cups
Calories 446
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 32g	63%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Vitamin A 208Âµg
Vitamin C 64mg	72%
Vitamin D 1Âµg
Vitamin E 1mg	9%
Folate 81Âµg
Vitamin K 86Âµg
Sodium 689mg	30%
Calcium 410mg	32%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 81mg	19%
Potassium 895mg	19%
Zinc 3mg	25%
Vitamin B12 1Âµg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Slow-Cooker Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup

Ingredients

Directions

Equipment

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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