One Pot Lighter Creamy Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By cindyandmojo

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter, cubed
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp gluten free flour
• 3 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 4 cups fresh, chopped broccoli
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 pound raw, cubed chicken
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 tbsp water
• 1 cup plain, non fat greek yogurt

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from thehousewifeintrainingfiles.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes to sweat the onion and until its translucent.
Whisk in the flour until the onion is well coated.
Add the milk, stock, broccoli, carrots, chicken, nutmeg, garlic, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Add the cheddar and stir well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add to the soup and stir continually until it starts to thicken.
Remove from the heat and add the greek yogurt.
Serve immediately.
Garnish with more cheddar if desired.