Description
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days when you crave something warm and hearty. This creamy soup combines tender broccoli florets and rich cheddar cheese in a velvety broth that’s not only delicious but also easy to make. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this soup is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With its delightful flavor profile and comforting texture, it’s a dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Onion, diced
- Carrots, shredded
- Celery, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Butter
Instructions
- Wash and chop all fresh vegetables: broccoli into small florets, onion finely diced, carrots shredded, celery diced, and garlic minced.
- In your slow cooker, combine the chopped vegetables with the broth.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter to create a roux by whisking in flour until combined. Gradually add heavy cream while whisking until thickened.
- Stir the roux into the slow cooker along with softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg