Spicy Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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subheading: Homemade broth:

5 pound whole chicken, giblets removed and reserved for another use

3 heads garlic, halved crosswise

1 stalk celery (7 to 10 stalks), trimmed and rinsed and cut into thirds

2 yellow onions, wiped down and quartered

Salt

subheading: Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup:

1 tablespoon neutral oil

1 yellow onion, peeled and diced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

3 teaspoons sweet paprika

1 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

½ teaspoon cayenne powder or crushed red pepper, more or less to taste, depending on how spicy you want it

4 cups shredded chicken

8 cups homemade broth, plus more water if needed

1 cup dry orzo

1 cup heavy cream

4 cups broccoli florets and stems, finely chopped; a handful of florets reserved for garnish

2 cups freshly grated cheddar, do NOT use bagged

1 cup freshly grated pepper jack cheese, do NOT use bagged; plus more for serving

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Salt and pepper to taste

Freshly minced parsley for serving

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