Description
Crock Pot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting bowl of goodness perfect for chilly days. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, and rich cheddar cheese in a velvety broth that’s bursting with flavor. Minimal effort with maximum satisfaction!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Wash and dice potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Cut broccoli into small florets, dice onion, and mince garlic. Place all in crock pot.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour broth over vegetables. Add salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir gently. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Make cheese sauce: 30 minutes before serving, melt butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour to create roux. Slowly whisk in cream until smooth. Pour into crock pot and stir well.
- Add cheese and serve: Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy. Adjust seasonings if needed. Cook 15-20 more minutes. Serve hot with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For smoother texture, blend half of soup before adding cheese.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Thin with additional broth if too thick.
- For spicy kick, add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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