Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together the rich, creamy goodness of cheddar cheese with the wholesome, earthy flavors of broccoli. This slow-cooker recipe makes it easier than ever to enjoy a warm, satisfying bowl of soup without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply toss the ingredients into your crock pot, let them simmer to perfection, and come home to a delicious, hearty meal that’s ready to serve. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving something cozy, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will love.
What makes Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup so special is its combination of simplicity and indulgence. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a rich, velvety texture that’s impossible to resist. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, you can create a dish that tastes like it’s been simmering on the stove all day. Whether you’re serving it as a starter or a main course, this soup is a delightful way to enjoy the classic pairing of broccoli and cheddar in a comforting, easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients & Substitutions
1 cup diced onions
10 oz broccoli florets, chopped small
6 oz matchstick carrots
10.5 oz cheddar soup
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups heavy cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
How to Make Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Spray the inside of your Crock Pot thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Vegetables: Place the diced onions, chopped broccoli florets, and matchstick carrots into the Crock Pot.
- Mix the Soup Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar soup, chicken broth, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until well blended.
- Combine in the Crock Pot: Pour the soup mixture over the vegetables in the Crock Pot. Stir all the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- Cook on LOW: Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 3 hours.
- Add Cream and Continue Cooking: After 3 hours, remove the lid, stir the soup well, and increase the heat to HIGH. Add the heavy cream, stir again, and cover the pot. Let it cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
- Finish with Cheese: After the final hour of cooking, remove the lid and stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese until fully melted.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted into the soup, serve the Broccoli Cheddar Soup hot and enjoy!
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
minutes4
hours29
kcalIngredients
1 cup diced onions
10 oz broccoli florets, chopped small
6 oz matchstick carrots
10.5 oz cheddar soup
3 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups heavy cream
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Spray the inside of your Crock Pot thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Vegetables: Place the diced onions, chopped broccoli florets, and matchstick carrots into the Crock Pot.
- Mix the Soup Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar soup, chicken broth, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until well blended.
- Combine in the Crock Pot: Pour the soup mixture over the vegetables in the Crock Pot. Stir all the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- Cook on LOW: Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 3 hours.
- Add Cream and Continue Cooking: After 3 hours, remove the lid, stir the soup well, and increase the heat to HIGH. Add the heavy cream, stir again, and cover the pot. Let it cook on HIGH for 1 hour.
- Finish with Cheese: After the final hour of cooking, remove the lid and stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese until fully melted.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted into the soup, serve the Broccoli Cheddar Soup hot and enjoy!
