Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Soup
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic)
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups water
1 bunch broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups boneless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 dash nutmeg
6 oz bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
Directions:
In a medium size pan bring the broccoli and water to a hard boil. Remove from heat. Leaving the water in the pot with the broccoli, set it aside.
In a separate large stockpot, sauté the onions and garlic in butter. Add the flour and bring to a soft boil.
Carefully wisk in the half & half and chicken broth. Stirring well untill thickend.
Add the cheese and stir until melted then add the broccoli, chicken, seasonings and pasta heat through.