Description
This Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with tender broccoli, carrots, and cheddar cheese, it’s a simple yet flavorful soup that you can set and forget. The slow cooker does all the work, making it the perfect recipe for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups broccoli florets (from 2 heads)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- 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 to the crockpot.
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Prepare the Broth Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk the chicken broth with nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the broth mixture over the vegetables in the crockpot and stir to combine.
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Cook the Soup:
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours, until the broccoli is tender.
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup, leaving some chunks if you prefer a chunkier soup.
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Finish the Soup:
- Reduce the heat to LOW and add the milk and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
Notes
- For a smoother soup: Blend with an immersion blender until the desired texture is reached.
- For a thicker soup: You can increase the cornstarch or reduce the amount of liquid slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours on HIGH or 6-7 hours on LOW
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot soup, broccoli cheddar soup, potato soup, slow cooker soup, easy soup, creamy soup, comfort food