Broccoli Cheese Crockpot Soup
Ultra-creamy broccoli cheese crockpot soup made effortlessly with tender broccoli, savory aromatics, and melted cheddar for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 390 minutes
- Total Time: 406 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tbsp butter
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
4 cups diced broccoli florets
1 tbsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream or thick cream
2 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Chop broccoli, celery, and onion into small pieces and add them to the slow cooker with butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Whisk cornstarch into the chicken (or vegetable) broth until smooth, then pour the mixture over the vegetables in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours until the vegetables are very tender.
4. Stir in the thick cream and shredded cheddar cheese gradually, allowing the cheese to melt evenly.
5. Switch the slow cooker to HIGH and cook for an additional 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is silky and the cheese is fully incorporated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning; serve hot with extra cheddar or toasted bread if desired.
Notes
Use vegetable broth to make a vegetarian version.
If soup gets too thick after cooling, stir in extra broth when reheating.
For a smoother texture, blend half the soup before adding the cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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