Description
Easy Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked soup loaded with tender vegetables, rich cheddar cheese, and creamy broth—perfect for a satisfying meal on any chilly day.
Ingredients
32 ounces fresh broccoli
8 ounces carrots (baby carrots or chopped)
1.5 cups celery
1 onion
6 garlic cloves
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Chop broccoli, celery, and onion. Reserve 1/4 of the broccoli florets. Add chopped carrots and garlic.
- Place all vegetables (except reserved broccoli) into crock pot. Add broth. Cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Once vegetables are tender, blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar gradually until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add reserved broccoli florets and cook on low for 20–30 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or cayenne.
- Experiment with cheese types like Gouda or Monterey Jack.
- Add rice or orzo for a heartier version.
- Reduce carrots for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
