Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup

In 'The Everything Soup, Stew, & Chili Cookbook'

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  cups chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  shallot, minced
• 2  cups broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup  cream, heated
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 1  cup  cooked chicken breast, chopped
•  salt
•  pepper
•  parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. In a soup pot, bring broth to a boil over med-high heat.
2. In a skillet; heat oil over med-high heat; saute shallot and broccoli 3 minutes.
3. Add to broth; decrease heat to medium.
4. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
5. Add flour; stir until mixture forms a paste.
6. When roux begins to bubble, stir in hot cream; whisk until smooth.
7. Add cream mixture to broth along with half-and-half and chicken.
8. Simmer, without boiling, 10 minutes.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Remove from heat and serve with grated Parmesan cheese over the top.