Description
A rich and velvety Creamy Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup that’s comforting and flavorful, perfect for a cozy meal. This slow cooker recipe makes it easy to prepare a hearty and delicious soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6–8 cups chopped potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 32 oz chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
- Optional Toppings: Crumbled bacon, extra shredded cheese, chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and potatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the potato mixture to your slow cooker. Add carrots, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and ground mustard. Stir to combine.
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. If using a stand blender, blend in batches, allowing steam to escape.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the steamed broccoli florets.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with optional toppings like bacon, extra cheese, and fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- Always shred your own cheese from a block for the creamiest results. Pre-shredded cheese can make the soup grainy.
- For extra thickness, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the soup before adding cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on low heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 370 cal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: N/A
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