Description
A creamy, comforting soup made in a slow cooker. You get tender broccoli and rich cheese flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Add broccoli, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Whisk flour into the cream.
- Stir the cream mixture and cheese into the soup.
- Cook on high for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli.
- For a thicker soup, use less broth.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg