Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 4 cups broccoli, chopped
- 10 ounces shredded carrots
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
For the Creaminess
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, cubed
- 6 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir all the initial ingredients together to combine thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the crockpot and cook on the HIGH setting for 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min
- 4
After 3 hours, carefully remove the lid. Add the heavy cream, cubed white cheddar cheese, and cubed Velveeta cheese to the crockpot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Stir the contents well to incorporate the newly added dairy products until they begin to melt and combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cover the crockpot again and continue to cook on the HIGH setting for an additional 1 hour, allowing the cheeses to fully melt and the soup to thicken.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
After this hour, stir the soup once more to ensure all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Change the crockpot setting to LOW and allow the soup to sit, covered, for about 30 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the soup to reach optimal consistency.
⏱️ 30 min
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Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 4 cups broccoli, chopped
- 10 ounces shredded carrots
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
For the Creaminess
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese, cubed
- 6 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir all the initial ingredients together to combine thoroughly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the crockpot and cook on the HIGH setting for 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min - 4
After 3 hours, carefully remove the lid. Add the heavy cream, cubed white cheddar cheese, and cubed Velveeta cheese to the crockpot.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Stir the contents well to incorporate the newly added dairy products until they begin to melt and combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cover the crockpot again and continue to cook on the HIGH setting for an additional 1 hour, allowing the cheeses to fully melt and the soup to thicken.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
After this hour, stir the soup once more to ensure all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Change the crockpot setting to LOW and allow the soup to sit, covered, for about 30 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the soup to reach optimal consistency.
⏱️ 30 min