Creamy Crockpot Cheddar Broccoli Soup
A simple, creamy slow cooker soup made with just a few wholesome ingredients. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor and texture without the fuss, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- Sharp cheddar cheese (block, grated)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Yellow onion (diced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces, including the stalks. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place broccoli, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker. Pour in the broth, ensuring vegetables are mostly submerged.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and any dry seasonings. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the broccoli is very tender.
- For a smooth texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup. For chunkier soup, mash some broccoli with a potato masher.
- Turn the slow cooker to ‘warm’ or turn it off. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring constantly until fully melted. Do not boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not use pre-shredded cheese as it contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Always grate your own cheese. Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent separation. If soup is too thick, add more broth; if too thin, cook uncovered to reduce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
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