Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

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This Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness. Mad...

Victoria

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10 min prep 240 min cook 6 servings

Ingredients

1×
6 servings
Measurements
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium carrot (grated (optional, for sweetness & color))
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch slurry: 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder (optional, enhances cheese flavor)

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Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

  2. 2

    Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    Finely dice onion and mince garlic.

  4. 4

    Grate carrot if using.

  5. 5

    Add to slow cooker

  6. 6

    Place in the slow cooker:

  7. 7

    Broccoli

  8. 8

    Onion

  9. 9

    Garlic

  10. 10

    Carrot

  11. 11

    Broth

  12. 12

    Stir gently to combine.

  13. 13

    Cook until tender

  14. 14

    Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.

  15. 15

    Broccoli should be very soft and easy to pierce with a fork.

  16. 16

    Make the thickening mixture

  17. 17

    In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

  18. 18

    Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.

  19. 19

    Slowly add cream, whisking until smooth.

  20. 20

    Add cream base to soup

  21. 21

    Pour mixture into the slow cooker.

  22. 22

    Stir well to combine.

  23. 23

    Add cheese

  24. 24

    Gradually stir in shredded cheese.

  25. 25

    Mix until fully melted and smooth.

  26. 26

    Blend (optional)

  27. 27

    For a smoother soup, blend partially using an immersion blender.

  28. 28

    For chunky texture, leave as is.

  29. 29

    Season and serve

  30. 30

    Add salt, pepper, paprika, and mustard powder.

  31. 31

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  32. 32

    Serve warm.

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Source

https://gingersnapcrafts.com/slow-cooker-broccoli-cheese-soup/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic

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