Description
A comforting and creamy broccoli cheese soup made easy in the crockpot. This delicious soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for your next dinner party.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese
- Crumbled bacon
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In the crockpot, combine broccoli, onion, garlic, and broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until broccoli is tender.
- Thicken: In a bowl, whisk together flour and cream until smooth. Stir into the crockpot.
- Add Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional cheese, bacon, and green onions.
Notes
- This soup can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup until smooth and mix it back in.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more broth or cream as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
