Description
Crock Pot broccoli cheese soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This rich and creamy dish combines tender broccoli florets and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a hearty soup that warms the soul. With minimal effort required, just toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is a velvety blend of flavors that everyone will adore. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread or crackers, this soup is a satisfying choice for any occasion.
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
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by chopping fresh broccoli, dicing onion and celery, shredding carrots, and mincing garlic.
- Add all prepared vegetables and broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour to create a roux, then slowly add cream until thickened.
- Stir the roux mixture into the slow cooker with cooked vegetables.
- Add cream cheese and shredded cheddar to the pot, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg