Cheddar-Chicken Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A comforting cheddar chicken soup with tender vegetables, pasta, and a savory broth, perfect for a cozy meal that combines creamy cheese and hearty chicken flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. chopped carrot
  • 2 tsp. all purpose flour
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 pkg. instant chicken broth and seasoning mix
  • 1/2 c. frozen asparagus cuts and tips
  • 1/2 c. skim milk
  • 2 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz. cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 c. cooked small macaroni
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • dashes of salt and white pepper

Instructions

  1. In a 1 1/2 to 2-quart saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat until bubbly and hot; add chopped onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté until vegetables are tender.
  2. Sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir quickly to combine; gradually stir in water.
  3. Add the instant chicken broth and seasoning mix, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
  4. Add frozen asparagus cuts and tips, and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in skim milk and shredded Cheddar cheese, and continue cooking until the cheese melts.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add diced cooked chicken and cooked macaroni, and cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

719 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.4g 39% DV
Total Fat 37.3g 48% DV
Carbs 78.9g 29% DV
Fiber 7.9g 28% DV
Sugar 26.5g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11130.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1167mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 41.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1000.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 416mg 32% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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