Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

This Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make in the crockpot. Loaded with tender broccoli, melty cheddar cheese, and simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate cozy soup recipe for busy nights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6 45

Total Time6 55

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Tiffany Azure

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 brown or white onion finely chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
¼ cup flour
6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
4 cups broccoli florets (not stems), chopped
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar plus extra for serving
½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

In a large pot or the bottom of a sear-and-stew Crockpot melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and translucent, but not colored. Stir into garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the flour and cook for a further 2-3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Remove from the heat and whisk in the broth, bit by bit to make sure the soup stays smooth. Transfer to the Crockpot, or place the insert inside the slow cooker.
Add the broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano. Cook for 3-4 hours on high, or 4-6 hours on low until the broccoli is tender.
Stir in the cheddar and heavy cream until the cheese has melted, and cook for a further 30 minutes, uncovered, on high.
Check to see if you want to add any more salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Shred your own cheese for the smoothest soup. Pre-shredded cheese is convenient, but it’s coated in anti-caking agents that can make soups grainy. Taking a few extra minutes to shred your own sharp cheddar helps it melt seamlessly into the broccoli cheddar soup!
Don’t skip cooking the flour on the stovetop. That quick roux step may seem small, but it makes a huge difference in both texture and flavor. Cooking the flour for a couple of minutes removes any raw taste and ensures your slow cooker broccoli cheese soup gets nice and thick!
Control the texture. For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup right in the slow cooker, leaving some broccoli pieces for texture. Prefer it chunky? Simply skip blending.

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