Description
Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, offering a creamy and rich blend of fresh broccoli, aromatic garlic, and savory onion. With minimal prep time and the ease of slow cooking, this delightful dish warms both your heart and stomach. Perfectly paired with crusty bread, it’s a satisfying meal that’s healthy and incredibly easy to make any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Combine broccoli, onion, garlic, and broth in the slow cooker; stir to mix.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in cream cheese and milk until well combined; blend if desired for extra creaminess.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with cracked black pepper or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg