SLOW COOKER CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

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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

1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
10 tablespoons salted butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
2 packets Swanson® Flavor Boost™ Concentrated Chicken Broth
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ (16 ounce) bags frozen broccoli florets
19 ounces processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream

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

Oscar Sebastian Heredia
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheese and broccoli, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Logan Nogas
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have some leftover cheese after making a pizza or grilled cheese sandwich, and this soup is a great way to use it up.


zazzzy k
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it will fill you up without weighing you down.


Jordan Marshall
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


C J
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I love that this soup is so customizable. You can add different vegetables, cheeses, or even some cooked chicken or sausage.


CHRISTOPHER LUCKY
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with broccoli, carrots, and celery.


Raqiaz Murtuza
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor.


Regan opj
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I always have some leftover broccoli after making a stir-fry or roasted broccoli, and this soup is a great way to use it up.


iqra malik
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cheese and spices masked the broccoli flavor perfectly.


Zach Matt
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the cheesy flavor and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.


Igshaan Salie
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I've made this soup for my family and friends several times, and they all love it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Edward Maher
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This soup is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always gets rave reviews.


John Caggiati
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I was skeptical about making soup in a slow cooker, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The soup was so flavorful and creamy, and it was so easy to make.


God's love of Lagos
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheese and broccoli, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Nucp One
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and even some cooked chicken or sausage, and it's always delicious.


topu ataur
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Md Anis Shik
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! The cheese and broccoli are a perfect combination, and the soup is so creamy and flavorful.


Breanne Cook
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This cheesy broccoli soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and then come home to a delicious and comforting meal.