Description
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul on a chilly day. This creamy, cheesy delight features tender broccoli florets swimming in a rich cheddar cheese broth. With its velvety texture and indulgent flavor, this slow cooker soup is incredibly easy to prepare—just set it and forget it! Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy night in, this savory dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for an extra touch of comfort!
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
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add chopped broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until veggies are tender.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour to create a roux. Gradually add cream until thickened.
- Stir the roux into the slow cooker mixture until well combined.
- Mix in softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with crusty bread.
- 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: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg