Description
Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese into a creamy, velvety texture. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and lets your slow cooker do the work while you unwind. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a delightful meal that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli into florets; dice onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine in crockpot: Transfer sautéed onion and garlic to the crockpot with broccoli and broth. Stir gently.
- Cook: Set crockpot on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnishing with extra cheese or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg