Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Crock Pot broccoli cheese soup. This easy slow cooker recipe blends tender broccoli florets and rich cheddar cheese into a velvety broth that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s a dish the whole family will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully. Pair it with crusty bread or a garden salad to create a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Butter
- Flour
Instructions
- Add chopped broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and cover; cook on low for about 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream until thickened.
- Stir the cream mixture into the slow cooker and mix well.
- Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg