Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Crockpot broccoli cheese soup is a comforting, creamy dish made by slow-cooking broccoli, onions, celery, and garlic, then finishing with a rich cheese blend. This easy recipe is perfect for a hearty, warming meal with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Crockpot
- Grater for cheese
- Cutting board
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
- ½ cup onion diced
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups broccoli diced small
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ cup celery diced small
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces.
- Add the broccoli, butter, onion, celery, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth with cornstarch.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- After the cooking time, add the heavy cream to the mixture.
- Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch or reduce the chicken broth.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper.