CREAMY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SLOW COOKER SOUP
I love soup! And I love making soup too! I feel like I’m doing something so so good for my family! I’ve been making cheddar broccoli soup for a few years and it’s still a family favorite! Thick, creamy, and full of broccoli and cheddar flavors that play so scrumptiously together! YUM! This is such an easy soup to make because it goes into your slow cooker! Make a double batch and freeze some to have for an easy last minute meal!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a great soup to make for a family meal and it’s company worthy too!
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SLOW COOKER SOUP
A creamy soup full of broccoli and cheddar flavors. A great make-ahead meal!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh broccoli
- 2 TBS good olive oil
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 cup carrots
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 large clove garlic pressed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 TBS flour
- 2 cups whole milk or half and half
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, without browning stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper and stir. Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Remove and put in the slow cooker.
- Wash and trim broccoli. Rough chop and add to the slow cooler. Add the chicken stock and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- In a bowl add flour and milk. Whisk until incorporated and add to the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker on high and let the contents cook for 30-45 minutes. Add cheese and let it melt. Turn off the slow cooker and remove about 1/2 cup of broccoli. Using an emulsifying blender, blend until smooth. This can also be done in batches in a blender. Chop the remaining broccoli and add to the soup.
Notes
Top soup with cooked and crumbled pancetta.
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Perfect for the season…. thank you. I will be trying this out on my family this weekend.
Looks delicious!
Yum…trying this week!
Love Broccoli cheddar soup ! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the menu ideas – sure makes my week easier!
Thanks for the delicious looking recipe.
At what point in the recipe can the broccoli cheddar soup be frozen?
Hi Mary! You can freeze it after it is made. It’s so delicious.
But please use half and half in the recipe if you freeze it. Milk does not freeze as well.