Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A soul-warming Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup that’s hearty and full of comforting flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, thyme, or other herbs
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by chopping broccoli, grating carrots, and finely chopping onion.
- Add all your prepared veggies into the slow cooker.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and give it a gentle stir.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any optional herbs, then stir again.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add in the half-and-half or heavy cream and shredded cheddar, turning the cooker to high for 15-20 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Blend the soup to your preferred consistency using an immersion blender.
Notes
For a twist, consider adding cooked chicken, diced jalapeños, or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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