Smoked Chicken Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

1 lb smoked chicken, shredded

2 c chicken stock/broth

2 c heavy cream

3 c shredded sharp cheddar (reserve ½ c for topping)

2 heads broccoli, finely chopped

1 large Texas sweet onion, finely chopped

2 Tbsp Olive oil

2 tsp Garlic Powder

2 Tbsp dried chives

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

2 Tbsp all purpose flour

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

Toppings: Bacon Bits, croutons, etc.

Directions

In a large Dutch Oven sauté onions with olive oil until softened.
Add in flour & butter and whisk together for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
Whisk in broth, heavy cream, broccoli, garlic powder, chives, mustard powder, black pepper and smoked paprika.
Bring to a boil for 10 minutes then add in cheese (a handful at a time) melting each handful into liquid in pot.
Once the cheese has been added completely transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree the soup. It should be very thick.
Transfer back into the pot and add chicken.
Stir, then taste. Season with salt & pepper
Add chicken broth to desired thickness
Serves 4-6
Top with shredded cheese, bacon bits and croutons

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