Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup combines broccoli, carrot, onion, and garlic with a creamy cheese finish. Add the dairy after the vegetables soften for a cozy bowl of soup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup combines broccoli, carrot, onion, and garlic with a creamy cheese finish.
  • Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than many pre-shredded cheeses.
  • Serve in a toasted bread bowl or in regular bowls with bread on the side.

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Ingredients

Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than many pre-shredded cheeses. The original directions also call for four cups of water.
  • 1 large head of Broccoli (about 5 cups)
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 large carrot (about a cup)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese
  • 4oz cream cheese
  • 5 tbs butter
  • Two chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • Bread bowls, optional for serving

How To Make Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Load the vegetables

Add butter, garlic, chopped onion, shredded carrot, and broccoli to the slow cooker. Add the bouillon, seasonings, and four cups of water.

Cook the vegetables

Cover and cook on high for about two hours, until the vegetables are tender.

Add the dairy

Shred the cheddar, reserving some for serving. Stir the remaining cheddar, cream cheese, and heavy cream into the hot soup.

Finish and serve

Cook for another 30 minutes, stirring until the cheeses melt. Let stand briefly and serve in bowls or optional toasted bread bowls with the reserved cheddar.

Recipe Variations

  • Serve in a toasted bread bowl or in regular bowls with bread on the side.

Tips for Success

  • Stir the cheese into the hot soup gradually rather than adding it in a single clump.
  • Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than many pre-shredded cheeses. The original directions also call for four cups of water.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I add the cheese and cream?

After the vegetables cook on high for two hours, add the cheddar, cream cheese, and cream and cook for another 30 minutes.

How can I change the serving or topping?

Serve in a toasted bread bowl or in regular bowls with bread on the side.

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Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup combines broccoli, carrot, onion, and garlic with a creamy cheese finish. Add the dairy after the vegetables soften for a cozy bowl of soup.
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large head of Broccoli (about 5 cups)
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 large carrot (about a cup)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 5 tbs butter
Seasonings
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon Dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper
Also used in the directions
  • 4 cups water
  • Bread bowls, optional for serving

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Add butter, garlic, chopped onion, shredded carrot, and broccoli to the slow cooker. Add the bouillon, seasonings, and four cups of water.
  2. Cover and cook on high for about two hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Shred the cheddar, reserving some for serving. Stir the remaining cheddar, cream cheese, and heavy cream into the hot soup.
  4. Cook for another 30 minutes, stirring until the cheeses melt. Let stand briefly and serve in bowls or optional toasted bread bowls with the reserved cheddar.

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Notes

Stir the cheese into the hot soup gradually rather than adding it in a single clump.
The listed cook time follows the cooking stages given in the method. Preparation and resting time are additional; always check doneness.

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