Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Try this Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe, or contribute your own.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 4
contains white meat
tree nut free
nut free
contains gluten
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
slow cooker
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cups milk (i like fat free half & half use your favorite. the higher the fat content - such as heavy cream - the creamier and richer your soup will be)
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets (just the bushy tops - di
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (yellow)
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1-4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- optional: extra cheese for topping
- Carbohydrate 13.2359896667668 g
- Cholesterol 46.095362718081 mg
- Fat 16.3995653920442 g
- Fiber 0.0860897847652294 g
- Protein 1.12951296195902 g
- Saturated Fat 10.0366201756166 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -6 (46g)
- Sodium 1290.41611621178 mg
- Sugar 13.1498998820016 g
- Trans Fat 1.50611463903754 g
- Calories 200 calories
In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. When melted, stir in the flour until mixture clumps up. Very gradually whisk in the milk until all milk has been added and a thick white sauce forms.Add chopped onions, broccoli, garlic, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese to your slow cooker. Add the sauce from the pan, and the chicken broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.Uncover soup and add the sharp cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts into the soup. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm and top with additional shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy!
