Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

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Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is the perfect fall soup! It’s easy, it’s cheesy, and it’s so delicious. I love this slow cooker broccoli cheese soup any time of the year.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

⅓ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup diced onion
¾ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons diced garlic
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour I used whole wheat
24 ounces evaporated milk (2 (12-ounce) cans)
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
5 cups diced broccoli fresh or frozen
½ cup heavy cream
14 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounces freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sour cream optional, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion and stir until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes.
⅓ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup diced onion, ¾ cup diced celery
Add garlic and flour, whisking to combine. Continue to whisk as you pour in the evaporated milk and whisk until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2 tablespoons diced garlic, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 24 ounces evaporated milk
Cook the sauce until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour sauce into slow cooker and add chicken broth and broccoli. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 5 cups diced broccoli
Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Stir in all the cheese (in batches) stirring to melt and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
½ cup heavy cream, 14 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 ounces freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serve hot garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and more cheese if desired.
Sour cream, Chopped fresh cilantro

Video

Notes

Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store crockpot broccoli cheese soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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