Description
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, combining tender broccoli florets and rich cheddar cheese in a velvety broth. This easy slow cooker recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers creamy, satisfying flavors that will warm your soul. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is nutritious and versatile, allowing you to serve it on its own or alongside crusty bread.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli, chopped
- Onion, finely diced
- Carrots, shredded
- Celery, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Cream cheese, softened
- Shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add chopped broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Gradually add heavy cream or half-and-half until thickened.
- Stir the cream mixture into the slow cooker with cooked vegetables.
- Blend in softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg