Description
This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting meal that’s incredibly easy to prepare. Combining tender broccoli, savory onions, celery, and garlic with rich cheddar cheese and heavy cream, this slow cooker recipe delivers a warm and satisfying dish perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave a hearty soup without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups broccoli, diced small
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced small
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Dairy & Fats
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Liquids & Others
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and celery finely. Mince the garlic. This ensures even cooking and blends the flavors well throughout the soup.
- Combine Initial Ingredients: Place the diced broccoli, butter, onion, celery, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. These ingredients form the flavorful base of the soup.
- Mix Broth and Cornstarch: In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth with the cornstarch until it is completely dissolved. This mixture will help thicken the soup as it cooks.
- Add Broth Mixture: Stir the chicken broth and cornstarch mixture into the crockpot with the vegetables and butter, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Cook Soup: Cover the crockpot and cook the soup on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. This slow cooking allows the vegetables to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Add Cream and Cheese: After the cooking time, stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the crockpot again and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Final Stir and Serve: Before serving, stir the soup thoroughly to ensure the cheese is evenly distributed. Serve hot and enjoy a comforting bowl of creamy broccoli cheese soup.
Notes
- This slow cooker broccoli cheese soup is rich and creamy, making it perfect comfort food especially during colder months.
- Using the slow cooker requires minimal hands-on time, allowing the flavors to develop fully with gentle heat.
- For a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender after cooking to partially blend the soup before adding the cream and cheese.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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
