Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Warm up your day with this luxurious Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a creamy, comforting classic made effortlessly in your crockpot. Packed with tender broccoli florets, sweet carrots, and a savory blend of garlic and onion, this soup is slow-cooked to perfection with hearty chicken or vegetable broth. The rich finishing touch comes from a velvety roux of butter, flour, milk, and heavy cream, infused with sharp cheddar cheese for that irresistible, cheesy goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this hands-off recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Garnish it with extra cheese, croutons, or a sprinkle of paprika for a flavorful touch that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Keywords: Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup, creamy broccoli soup, crockpot cheesy soup, easy comfort food recipes, cheesy vegetable soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces and finely dice the carrots and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, combine the broccoli florets, carrots, onion, garlic, and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir to mix the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for about 4 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 5

Gradually whisk in the milk, followed by the heavy cream, and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens. This will take about 4-5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir the milk mixture into the slow cooker, and then add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker again and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has fully melted and the soup is creamy.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot and garnish with extra shredded cheese, croutons, or a dollop of sour cream if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2734.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3191.9

Total Fat 254.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 157.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 782.6mg	0%
Sodium 8372.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 38.2g
Protein 128.6g	0%

Vitamin D 286.7IU	0%
Calcium 3331.3mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1621.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.2%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 12.8%