Warm up with this comforting Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup, easy to make and perfect for chilly nights. This creamy soup offers a hearty embrace to your meal table.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours
Total Time:3 hours 45 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups Broccoli florets
1 medium Chopped onion
1 cup Shredded carrots
8 oz Cream cheese
2 cloves Minced garlic
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Cornstarch
4 cups Chicken broth
2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup Milk
Instructions
Start by chopping fresh broccoli florets and placing them in the bottom of your crockpot. Next, add shredded carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic. For added creaminess, dollop in the cream cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, nutmeg, kosher salt, black pepper, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth. This ensures that the seasonings and thickener are well-combined. Pour the broth mixture over the layered vegetables in the slow cooker.
Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours. You’ll know it’s done when the broccoli is bright green and fork-tender.
Once the cooking time is up, reduce the heat to LOW. Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing them to melt into the hot soup for that creamy texture. Let the mixture cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese is fully melted.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and consider blending briefly for a creamier texture.
Adjust seasonings to taste and store leftovers properly.