Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup Crock Pot Recipe is a real comfort food. It's rich, creamy and absolutely delicious. It's easy to make and requires minimal effort. The crock pot does all the work for you! Just pop in the ingredients, set the timer, and you'll have a delicious, hearty soup in no time. Plus, this recipe is made with fresh ingredients, so it has much more flavor than the canned versions. Serve this soup with some crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Prep Time
This Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup Crock Pot Recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare. The ingredients need to be chopped, minced, diced, and measured before being added to the slow cooker.
Cook Time
The cooking time for this Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup Crock Pot Recipe is 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high. The soup should be cooked until the broccoli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Add the chopped broccoli, onion, garlic, and chicken broth to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until the mixture is smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens. Add the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the cheese to the slow cooker and stir until it is melted. Pour the milk mixture into the slow cooker and stir until combined. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or a side salad.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Notes
This Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup Crock Pot Recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a larger crowd. It also freezes well, so you can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later. Be sure to thaw it before reheating.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 310, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 59mg, Sodium: 647mg, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 17g
Recipe Tips
- For a vegan version of this Fresh Broccoli Cheese Soup Crock Pot Recipe, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and vegan cheese instead of cheddar cheese.
- If you don't have fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli instead.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or sherry to the soup.
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or chopped bacon to the soup.
- To make the soup creamier, use half-and-half instead of milk.
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