Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting soup loaded with tender broccoli, sharp cheddar, and a touch of nutmeg. Perfect for a lazy day, it cooks all day in your slow cooker with simple ingredients to deliver a rich, cheesy soup that’s easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours on HIGH or 6 to 7 hours on LOW plus 30 minutes for final cheese melting
- Total Time: 3 to 3.5 hours on HIGH or 6.5 to 7.5 hours on LOW
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 6 cups broccoli florets (from 2 heads, roughly chopped)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Dairy
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
Other Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 4 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Base: Roughly chop the broccoli florets and place them in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the chopped onion, shredded carrots, cream cheese, and minced garlic on top.
- Mix Broth and Seasoning: In a large bowl, whisk the chicken broth with nutmeg, kosher salt, black pepper, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Pour this over the vegetables in the crockpot, then gently stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or alternatively on LOW for 6-7 hours, until the broccoli is tender and fully cooked. For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup partially or fully, leaving some chunks if preferred.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Reduce the heat to LOW, then add the milk and shredded cheddar cheese to the soup. Stir well to combine and cook for another 30 minutes until the cheese has melted completely and the soup is creamy and smooth.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and cream cheese with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Adjust the salt to taste depending on the saltiness of your chicken broth.
- You can add diced potatoes for extra texture and heartiness.
- If you prefer a smoother soup, blend thoroughly with an immersion blender.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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