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4.8 from 135 votes

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

Rich n' creamy easy slow cooker broccoli cheese soup. So tasty you'll crave it all year round!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk see note
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • ½ onion diced
  • 3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets (just the bushy tops - discard the stems or use them for another recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (yellow)
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1-4 teaspoons black pepper (or to taste)
  • optional: extra cheese for topping

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Notes

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 2322mg (97%) Potassium 745mg (21%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1518IU (30%) Vitamin C 75mg (83%) Calcium 707mg (71%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% Daily Value*

Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 2322mg 97%
Potassium 745mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1518IU 30%
Vitamin C 75mg 83%
Calcium 707mg 71%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.