Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Easy crockpot broccoli-cheddar soup is a creamy and delicious classic. This simple soup combines tons of healthy veggies and cheesy goodness to make the perfect indulgent comfort food
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart or larger slow cooker
- cutting board and knife
- non-stick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli cut into smaller florets
- 2 parsnips rough chopped
- 1 cup onion diced
- 4 cups broth I use chicken, but veggie broth is great if you want to keep this dish vegetarian
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste, if needed
Instructions
- To a greased slow cooker, add 4 cups broccoli , 2 parsnips, 1 cup onion, 4 cups broth,,½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon mustard powder, 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, and 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- Stir to combine4 cups broccoli
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours2 parsnips
- You are ready for the next step whe parsnip chunks and broccoli stems can be easily pierced with a fork. remove lid and use an immersion blender to blend veggies into the broth.*
- Carefully remove lid and use an immersion blender to blend veggies into the broth.* Take care not to splash the soup as it will be very hot.
- 30 minutes prior to serving, temper 1 cup heavy cream by mixing it with a few spoonfuls of hot soup. This will help to avoid curdling. After tempering, stir cream and reaming 1 cup shredded cheese into your slow cooker.1 cup heavy cream
- Cover and cook until cheese is fully melted into soup. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Top with additional shredded cheese (optional) and enjoy!
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Notes
*If you prefer your soup chunky, do not fully blend vegetables. If you are a creamy soup fan, blend until fully incorporated.
See write up above for serving and storing suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2103IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 497mg | Iron: 1mg
