Description
Need a cozy, comforting dish that practically makes itself? This slow cooker broccoli and cheese soup is your answer. It’s a rich and creamy blend of tender broccoli, sweet carrots, sharp cheddar, and savory aromatics—all simmered to perfection with minimal prep. Ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or a lazy weekend treat, it’s the ultimate comfort food for soup lovers.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner idea, an easy recipe for the week, or comforting food ideas, this creamy broccoli cheese soup ticks all the boxes. It also makes a great option for quick lunches, cold nights, or when you need a fuss-free meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 heads broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a pan and sauté diced onions and garlic until fragrant.
2. Transfer sautéed aromatics into the slow cooker.
3. Add broccoli, carrots, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until vegetables are tender.
5. In a saucepan, make a roux with butter and flour. Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
6. Stir cream mixture into the slow cooker.
7. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
8. Let simmer for an additional 15–20 minutes.
9. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
Use sharp cheddar for bolder flavor.
Add cheese in small batches to avoid clumping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, slow cooker soup, creamy soup, vegetarian dinner