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Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

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This Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a rich, creamy, and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring fresh broccoli, carrots, onion, and sharp cheddar cheese. The easy-to-follow steps allow the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours for a perfect, hearty soup. With simple ingredients like chicken broth, spices, and cream cheese, this soup is ideal for a cozy meal with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Dairy

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk (whole or preferred variety, room temperature)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional, can replace ½ cup milk for extra creaminess)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

Thickening Agent & Spices

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Chop the broccoli: Remove stems and chop broccoli heads into small florets. If using pre-cut florets, break any large pieces down to bite-size. Place chopped broccoli in the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Shred the carrots and prepare aromatics: Grate the carrots and spread them over the broccoli along with chopped onion, minced garlic, and softened cream cheese to add creaminess and depth.
  3. Combine broth with spices and thicken: Whisk cornstarch into chicken broth thoroughly to prevent lumps, then add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour this mixture over the vegetables in the crockpot. Stir lightly to combine.
  4. Cook on high or low: Cover and cook on High for 2 to 3 hours or on Low for 6 to 7 hours, until the broccoli and carrots are tender and flavors meld.
  5. Add milk and cheddar cheese: Lower crockpot setting to Low. Stir in room temperature milk and freshly shredded cheddar cheese carefully. Continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted and the soup is creamy.

Notes

  • Let the milk come to room temperature before adding to avoid curdling in the slow cooker.
  • For an even creamier texture, puree a portion of the soup with an immersion blender before adding milk and cheese.
  • If no immersion blender is available, transfer a few cups of soup to a blender or food processor to puree, then mix back into the pot.
  • Shred your own cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and richer flavor.
  • Heavy cream can be substituted for half of the milk to increase creaminess.

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