Description
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, combining rich flavors and creamy textures in a convenient slow cooker recipe. This hearty soup features tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and savory onions enveloped in a velvety cheddar cheese blend. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this dish warms the soul and delights your taste buds. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you can set it and forget it while enjoying a cozy night in. Pair it with crusty bread or crackers for an extra satisfying meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: In the slow cooker, combine chopped broccoli, diced onion, shredded carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, and broth. Stir well.
- Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low heat for about 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Make the Roux: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux and gradually add heavy cream while stirring until thickened.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir the thickened cream into the slow cooker with vegetables until well mixed.
- Add Cheeses: Incorporate softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar into the soup until melted smoothly.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg