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Cozy Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

A creamy, cheesy, and incredibly easy broccoli soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 6 cups

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets Fresh is best, but frozen works too! Just make sure they're bite-sized.
  • 1 cup onion, diced A little sweet onion adds a lovely base flavor.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use your favorite brand. Veggie broth works for a vegetarian option!
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For that extra punch of savory goodness.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Doubling down on that oniony flavor is never a bad thing!
  • to taste salt The essentials!
  • to taste pepper The essentials!
  • 1 cup heavy cream This is what makes it luxuriously creamy.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor, but a mild or a blend is fine too!

Instructions
 

  • Grab your slow cooker. Toss in your broccoli florets, diced onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder. Give it a gentle stir to combine everything.
  • Add salt and pepper to your liking. Remember, you can always add more later, so start with a moderate amount.
  • Cover your slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-6 hours. You'll know it's ready when the broccoli is nice and tender.
  • Once the broccoli is tender, stir in the heavy cream and all that glorious shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Keep cooking on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes, stirring every so often, until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is heated all the way through. And voilà! Your delicious Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup is ready to enjoy.

Notes

For the smoothest melt, shred your cheese yourself from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses often have anti-caking agents that can make them a little less smooth when melted. If your soup is a little too thick after adding the cream and cheese, you can stir in a little more broth or milk until it reaches your desired consistency. You can dice your onion and cut your broccoli the day before and store them in airtight containers in the fridge.