5.0 from 15 votes
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup is thick, creamy, and incredibly cheesy. This is the perfect comfort meal for the whole family to enjoy, easily made in the crockpot.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 small onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets no stems
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth or veggie broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoons black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups heavy cream or light cream
Instructions
- In a 6qt or 8qt slow cooker add chopped onion, minced garlic, broccoli, carrot, celery, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and butter. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
- In a large cup combine cream and cornstarch until smooth.
- Uncover soup and add the cornstarch mix. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for 20 minutes on high.
- Add the cheeses, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheeses melt. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm and top with additional shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
1699mg
(71%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
5065IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
686mg
(69%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1699mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5065IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 686mg | 69% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.