Description

This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting slow cooker recipe perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with tender broccoli, savory onions, garlic, and a blend of cheddar cheese, it’s an easy-to-make dish that requires minimal hands-on time. The slow cooking deeply develops flavors while creating a velvety texture, making it an ideal comfort food especially in cooler months.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 cups broccoli, diced small
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup celery, diced small
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup corn starch
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and celery finely and mince the garlic. This ensures even cooking and balanced flavor distribution throughout the soup.
Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Place broccoli, butter, onion, celery, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the crock pot. This creates the flavorful base of your soup.
Mix Broth and Cornstarch: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. This mixture will thicken the soup as it cooks.
Add Broth Mixture to Crockpot: Pour the broth-cornstarch mixture into the crock pot with the vegetables. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Slow Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. This slow cooking tenderizes the broccoli and allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Add Cream and Cheese: After the slow cooking time, stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover again and cook on high for 30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt smoothly into the soup.
Final Stir and Serve: Give the soup a thorough stir just before serving to ensure everything is well mixed. Serve hot and enjoy this warm, cheesy comfort food.

Notes

This soup is rich and creamy, making it perfect for comfort food cravings.
Using the slow cooker allows for a hands-off cooking process and deeper flavor development.
You can adjust the cheese amount according to your preference for cheesiness.
For a thicker soup, reduce the broth slightly or add a bit more cornstarch mixed in cold broth.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 530 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 1498 mg
Fat: 44 g
Saturated Fat: 28 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 143 mg