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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup

By Kendra Vaculin

4.3

(9)

Pot and bowl of creamy chicken and broccoli soup
Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco

This soup has a secret—and that secret is an entire box of white cheddar mac and cheese. In an effort to transform the pantry staple into something new, this recipe taps soup stalwarts carrot and celery, plus chicken breast for that classic flavor and broccoli for a twist. The result is a mixture that practically begs to be served in a bread bowl: rich and creamy thanks to the mac and cheese sauce packet (but not overly cheesy), with a savory undertone from a hit of Worcestershire at the end. Could you just make the mac and cheese as advertised on the back of the box? Absolutely. But if you want to go the extra mile, this cozy one-pot wonder is just 35 minutes away.

One single chicken breast may seem like too little to serve four, but when bulked up by carrot, celery, broccoli, and tiny pasta shells, it makes for just the right amount of added meatiness.

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