Crockpot broccoli cheese soup is the slow cooked, easy version of the classic, creamy cheddar soup with chunks of broccoli in an addictive cheesy broth.
Recipe Highlights
- How does it taste: Crockpot broccoli cheese soup taste exactly like the stove top version. A savory, creamy and cheesy broth surround by bits of broccoli, carrots featuring notes of onion and garlic.
- Skill level: A great slow cooker soup to make for a beginner because the ingredients and the process are super simple. To add, the crockpot handles the heat and the cooking itself. Once you add the ingredients a few stirs and the crockpot broccoli cheese soup handles the rest.
- Storing: The soup will keep fine in the fridge covered for a few days. If needed, you can attempt to freeze the soup but understand that the soup or rather the dairy may “break” when it thaws.
Ingredient tips
- Vegetables: You can use frozen or fresh veggies for the recipe. The type of carrots will come down to personal preference but I recommend shredded due to the fact you’ll get a helping of carrots in every bite that isn’t too overpowering.
- Cheese: Do not use pre-shredded cheese for the recipe. You run the risk of the crockpot broccoli cheese soup coming out gritty because the cheese didn’t melt together properly. Another variation can be using Velveeta alongside the cheddar cheese such as in this soup recipe.
- Cornstarch: The cornstarch is replacing the flour for the recipe due to the slow cooker. Do not try to add flour into the crockpot. Stick with the instructions for the best recipe.
Serving suggestions
Crockpot broccoli cheese soup can work by itself or alongside a savory protein source such as turkey meatballs, sticky Asian chicken thighs or something like braised chuck roast. Serve with your favorite dinner rolls or spice it up with something like blueberry cornbread or honey butter swim biscuits.
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Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cup broccoli (chopped)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 ounce carrots (shredded)
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounce cheddar cheese (grated or cubed)
Instructions
- Take the fresh broccoli and roughly chop it. For this recipe you are welcome to use shredded carrots or chop them from whole carrots.
- Now, add the diced onion, broccoli, and carrots to the crockpot.
- Mix the chicken broth and cornstarch. Then, pour it over the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Turn the crockpot on high. The recipe will take about 3 hours to cook on high. For the low setting it will be possibly 4 hours because the veggies cook very quickly once everything is hot.
- About 30 minutes before the recipe is finished, add in the garlic powder, cheese, and heavy cream. Mix everything together.
- Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
Family loved it and very easy.