Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
This Broccoli Cheese Soup, made in a slow cooker, is a warm bowl of tasty goodness! It is so rich, creamy, cheesy, warm and super yummy!
Servings
8
Cook Time
7hours
Servings
8
Cook Time
7hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray, then add broccoli and carrots to crockpot.
  2. In a small pan, over medium heat, add butter and sauté chopped onions for about 3 minutes or until tender. Add the onions to crockpot.
  3. Add the following ingredients to crockpot (minced garlic, nutmeg, paprika)
  4. Drizzle olive oil over ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Cover and cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
  5. Slowly stir in heavy cream. Cover and cook on low for an additional 45 – 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  6. Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir to mix. Cover and cook on low until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally, for an additional 15 – 20 minutes.
  7. Depending on desired consistency, carefully transfer 1/2 to 3/4 of soup to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour blended soup back into crockpot. Add salt & pepper to taste. Stir soup well.
  8. Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency. Set to warm until ready to serve, stirring occasionally. Garnish with extra cheese and serve.
Recipe Notes

Once the dairy has been added, the soup will thicken the longer it cooks.