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Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup with Cream Cheese

Creamy crockpot broccoli cheese soup made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar. It is easy comfort food from the slow cooker, smooth, cozy, and better than the drive-thru bowl.
Course Main, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 39 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 54 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 293kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 white or yellow onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 carrot peeled and shredded or diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pound broccoli chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 6 ounces cream cheese diced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, or using the saute function of your slow cooker. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and paprika and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker, or hit cancel if you were using your slow cooker to sauté.
  • Add the broccoli, broth, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir and cover. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to the desired consistency. (You could also use a blender, working in batches.)
  • Add the half and half and cheese, and cook for another 30 minutes. Whisk well and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2563IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 1mg