Description

This cozy Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting meal perfect for chilly days. Combining tender potatoes and fresh broccoli with sharp cheddar cheese and rich heavy cream, this easy slow cooker recipe delivers a smooth, flavorful soup with minimal effort. Simply load your crockpot, let it cook low and slow, then blend and enjoy a warm bowl of cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

4 cups diced potatoes
2 cups broccoli florets
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids

4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream

Dairy

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Seasonings

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Dice the potatoes, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the broccoli into florets as described to have all vegetables ready for cooking.
Combine in Crockpot: Place the diced potatoes, broccoli florets, chopped onion, minced garlic, and vegetable broth into the crockpot. This base will slowly cook to develop deep flavors.
Cook the Soup: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and fully cooked through.
Blend the Soup: Once the vegetables are tender, use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the crockpot until smooth and creamy, ensuring a velvety texture.
Add Cheese and Cream: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy cream thoroughly, allowing the cheese to melt and enrich the soup.
Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve the soup hot, perfect for a comforting meal.

Notes

For a thinner soup, add extra vegetable broth or milk when blending.
Use sharp cheddar for a stronger cheese flavor or mild cheddar for a creamier taste.
You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy creamer to lighten the soup.
If you prefer chunks of vegetables, blend only half the soup and stir in the unblended portion.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or smoked paprika for added depth.
Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.