Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with wholesome vegetables, it’s a perfect meal for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 1 bag frozen broccoli)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add Vegetables to Slow Cooker: Combine broccoli, onion, garlic, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
- Blend and Thicken: Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture, then add a mixture of half-and-half and cornstarch. Cook for an additional 20–30 minutes.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Serve warm with bread.
Notes
- For a richer soup, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Enhance with cooked, crumbled bacon or diced ham for extra flavor.
- Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
