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Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This creamy Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a comforting and easy-to-make recipe perfect for chilly days. Featuring tender broccoli florets simmered to perfection with aromatic onions and savory spices, then enriched with heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese, this soup delivers a rich and velvety texture. Slow-cooked in a Crockpot, it allows the flavors to meld beautifully with minimal effort, making it an ideal warm meal for families or gatherings.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Broth

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash and cut the broccoli into florets and dice the onion to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
  2. Add to Crockpot: Place the broccoli florets, diced onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder into the Crockpot. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  3. Slow cook: Cook the soup on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or until the broccoli is tender and the flavors have melded together nicely.
  4. Partially blend: Use an immersion blender to carefully blend the soup until it reaches a creamy and slightly chunky consistency, allowing some broccoli texture to remain.
  5. Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing well to combine.
  6. Finish cooking: Switch the Crockpot to high and cook the soup for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is heated through.
  7. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, and serve immediately for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic and onion powder according to your preference.
  • If you prefer a smoother soup, blend longer until completely smooth.
  • Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
  • This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/crockpot-broccoli-cheese-soup-recipe/