🥦🧀 Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A rich and comforting slow cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with tender broccoli, creamy cheese, carrots, and a velvety cheddar broth. This easy crockpot recipe delivers the cozy restaurant-style flavor of a classic soup shop favorite with minimal effort.
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⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Total Time: About 5 hours
- Servings: 6–8
🛒 Ingredients
🥦 Soup Base
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen broccoli)
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
🧀 Cheese Mixture
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Add Ingredients to Crockpot
- Place broccoli, carrots, onion, garlic, and broth into the slow cooker.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Stir to combine.
2. Slow Cook
Cook:
- LOW: 5–6 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
until broccoli and carrots are tender.
3. Make It Creamy
- About 30 minutes before serving, melt butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add half-and-half, whisking until smooth.
- Pour into the crockpot and stir.
4. Add Cheese
- Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
- Stir until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with:
- Extra cheddar cheese
- Croutons
- Crispy bacon
- Fresh black pepper
- Chopped green onions
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Perfect with:
- 🥖 Crusty bread
- 🥪 Grilled cheese sandwich
- 🥗 Fresh garden salad
- 🍞 Bread bowls
- 🧄 Garlic bread
💡 Tips & Variations
- Shred your own cheddar for the smoothest melt—pre-shredded cheese can become grainy.
- Add cooked chicken for a heartier meal.
- Use evaporated milk for extra creaminess.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a subtle kick.
- Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender for a thicker texture while keeping broccoli pieces.
- For a smoky twist, add crispy bacon or smoked cheddar.
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months (cream-based soups may slightly change texture).
- Reheat gently on the stove, stirring often.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate cozy bowl—creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender broccoli and carrots, making it a perfect slow-cooked comfort meal for chilly days. 🥦✨