When the weather turns cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of broccoli cheese soup to warm you up and satisfy your hunger. This classic comfort food can be quite time-consuming to make from scratch, but this recipe for slow-cooker three cheese broccoli soup makes it easy for busy families to enjoy this delicious dish without spending hours in the kitchen. Made with fresh broccoli, three different types of cheese, and your favorite seasonings, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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SLOW-COOKER CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
Steps:
- In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add broccoli, broth, milk and pepper., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until broccoli is tender. Stir in process cheese until melted. Add shredded cheeses; stir until melted. Just before serving, stir soup to combine. Top servings with additional cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 49g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 1964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
SLOW-COOKER THREE CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP
This crockpot broccoli cheese soup is a cheesy comfort food classic that's warm and satisfying for everyone in the family. With just fifteen minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all of the work for you, and the result is a delicious soup that will have everyone spooning up seconds.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, pepper and salt; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in evaporated milk until smooth. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Stir in broth and thawed broccoli.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until hot but not simmering.
- Add cheese cubes to slow cooker; stir until melted. Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle individual servings with additional cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 cups, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW COOKER BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP
Slow cooker broccoli-cheese soup with extras.
Provided by Cammie Moon
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine condensed soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix in a slow cooker; whisk until combined. Stir in processed cheese food. Mix in broccoli, celery, carrots, and onion-bell pepper mixture.
- Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 94.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 2009.4 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
SLOW COOKER CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
Yum, broccoli cheese soup and four cheeses, even yummier! You can't go wrong with this comfort food! This is my own creation after hours of experimenting. There are a few steps involved before adding to the slow cooker, but it's well worth it!
Provided by Tracy V
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 4h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine onion and garlic in a food processor; pulse until minced.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion-garlic mixture and cook until it looks like sauerkraut and is just beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine chicken broth and flavor packets in a bowl.
- Transfer onion mixture to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Add remaining butter to the skillet and heat until melted and bubbling. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and no lumps remain. Bring to a boil.
- Add frozen broccoli to the gravy mixture and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Use a large spoon to transfer broccoli to the slow cooker, leaving as much gravy in the skillet as possible.
- Add processed cheese food, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese to the gravy; stir to combine. Stir in milk and cream. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and stir until well combined.
- Cook on Low, stirring once every hour, for 4 hours. Turn slow cooker off and let cool and thicken slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 30.9 g, Sodium 1701.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
Tips:
- For a creamy and flavorful soup, use a combination of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese.
- To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets. You can also use frozen broccoli, but be sure to thaw it before adding it to the slow cooker.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Just bring the ingredients to a boil in a large pot, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. You can also top it with shredded cheese, sour cream, or bacon bits.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker three-cheese broccoli soup is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.
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