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    Home Β» Vegetable Soups

    Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Posted: Aug 28, 2019 Β· Updated: Jan 19, 2022 by Tonje

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    This crockpot broccoli cheese soup recipe is a creamy, comforting, delicious soup you can make with very little effort. Perfect for cold evenings and busy weekdays!

    Crockpot broccoli cheese soup in a bowl with a spoon and parsley garnish.
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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Broccoli cheese soup is a much loved classic for a reason, and with this crockpot recipe it's easier to make than ever before.

    This creamy soup is incredibly satisfying, perfect for bread dipping, and quite possibly the best way to enjoy broccoli.

    This recipe is naturally gluten free, nut free, egg free and soy free. It is also suitable for vegetarians, and is considered low carb and keto friendly.

    Ingredients

    To make this dish, you will need broccoli, onion, cheese, milk, water + a stock cube (or vegetable broth), nutmeg, salt and pepper.

    You can also alternatively use butter if you want an extra creamy soup, but this can be omitted if you want to make the broccoli soup a little lighter.

    I typically use cheddar cheese for this recipe, but you can also use other cheeses, or a combination of different types of cheese. Blue cheese such as stilton can also be used, but will give the soup a much stronger flavor.

    The ingredients for broccoli cheese soup laid out on a table.

    Instructions

    Cut the broccoli into florets, and finely dice the onion. Add both vegetables to your slow cooker, along with water, the stock cube and nutmeg.

    Cover with a lid, and leave the slow cooker to cook for 2-3 hours on high, or 4-5 hours on low.

    Remove the lid from the crock pot, and blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender. Alternatively, you can blend it in batches with a regular standing blender.

    Step by step images showing how to make slow cooker broccoli cheese soup.

    Combine the cornstarch with a teaspoon of cold water in a bowl, and stir to form a paste. Add this to the blended soup, and cook on low for 30 minutes to an hour. This will allow the soup to thicken.

    Add shredded cheese to the soup, a little at a time. Stir to dissolve the cheese completely. Then, add milk and optionally a little butter. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.

    Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed, then serve.

    A white bowl with crockpot broccoli cheddar soup.

    Top tips

    Here is my best tips to help you succeed with this easy recipe:

    • The cheese tends to blend in better with the soup if you add a little cheese at a time, and then stir until it has melted into the soup. Adding all the cheese at once could result in cheesy lumps which may not be as appetizing.
    • Small broccoli florets cook faster than large florets, so you can cut them quite small to speed up the cooking time.
    • Always leave the lid on the slow cooker while the food is cooking. Removing the lid will allow the heat to escape, and increase the required cooking time.

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    Serving suggestions

    Not sure what to have with broccoli cheese soup? Here are some of my favorite options:

    • Bread! Some good crusty or toasted bread, garlic bread, dinner rolls or a sliced baguette would all taste great with this soup. I love to dip the bread into the soup and take a big bite - yum!
    • Sprinkle some croutons on top of the soup. Either bread croutons, crispy bacon pieces or roasted smoked tofu.
    • Serve with some crunchy crackers.
    Close up of a bowl of broccoli cheese soup.

    Variations

    Here are some great variations of the dish that you can try!

    Add carrots: Broccoli and carrots go great together. Try adding some finely diced or shredded carrots to the soup. This adds extra fiber, extra nutrients and extra flavor.

    Different cheeses: Try making the soup with Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella or Stilton, and discover your favorite version.

    Lighter version: Omit the butter, use less cheese and use a light milk such as almond milk or skimmed milk for a light version of the soup.

    Leftovers

    You can store leftover crockpot broccoli cheese soup in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 3 days. The soup can also be frozen for up to 6 months.

    Frozen soup can be thawed in a refrigerator overnight, or in a microwave using the defrost setting. You can then reheat the soup in a microwave, a pot on the stove top, or in the slow cooker.

    Two bowls of slow cooker cheddar soup on a table.

    Frequently asked questions

    How can I thicken my broccoli cheese soup?

    If you want your soup a little thicker, you can add more cornstarch slurry, make and add a roux, add a few instant mashed potato flakes, or add a few mashed boiled potatoes.

    Why did my broccoli cheese soup separate?

    The cheese and milk can separate and curdle if the temperature gets too high. This is why you should always add the dairy towards the end of the cooking process.

    How do you avoid cheese clumping in soup?

    If you add large amounts of cheese to any soup, the cheese can tend to clump together. You can avoid this by adding the shredded cheese in small batches, and stirring to dissolve it completely between each batch.

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    Recipe

    Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup.

    Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

    This creamy slow cooker broccoli cheddar soup is an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy. A classic soup that deserves its good reputation.
    5 from 5 votes
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 212 kcal

    Equipment

    • Crockpot
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 broccoli (cut into florets)
    • 1 chopped onion
    • 1 vegetable stock cube
    • Β½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 3 cups water (700 ml)
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • Β½ cup milk (100 ml)
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar (100 g)

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the broccoli into florets, and finely dice the onion. Add both vegetables to your slow cooker, along with water, the stock cube and nutmeg.
    • Cover with a lid, and leave the slow cooker to cook for 2-3 hours on high, or 4-5 hours on low.
    • Remove the lid from the crock pot, and blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender. Alternatively, you can blend it in batches with a regular standing blender.
    • Combine the cornstarch with a teaspoon of cold water in a bowl, and stir to form a paste. Add this to the blended soup, and cook on low for 30 minutes to an hour. This will allow the soup to thicken.
    • Add shredded cheese to the soup, a little at a time. Stir to dissolve the cheese completely. Then, add milk and optionally a little butter. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
    • Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed, then serve.

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    Notes

    • The cheese tends to blend in better with the soup if you add a little cheese at a time, and then stir until it has melted into the soup. Adding all the cheese at once could result in cheesy lumps which may not be as appetizing.
    • If the cheese doesn’t melt on its own, you can use the immersion blender to make sure that it’s all thoroughly blended.
    • Small broccoli florets cook faster than large florets, so you can cut them quite small to speed up the cooking time.
    • Always leave the lid on the slow cooker while the food is cooking. Removing the lid will allow the heat to escape, and increase the required cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 599mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1279IUVitamin C: 138mgCalcium: 330mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword broccoli, cheddar, cheese
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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      August 29, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a massive fan of soup too and I love the sound of this one. I love that you can make it in the slow cooker too, perfect to come home to after a long day.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 29, 2019 at 5:51 pm

        Absolutely! I love using my slow cooker!

        Reply
    2. Pam Greer

      August 29, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect easy weeknight meal! We love the flavors and plan on making it a lot this winter!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 29, 2019 at 6:15 pm

        I agree! Glad you like it πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Emily

      August 29, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      Broccoli cheddar soup is SO comforting, pass the bread this looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 29, 2019 at 6:15 pm

        Yes! Perfect autumn comfort food πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Emese

      August 29, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      You wouldn't believe it, but my daughter would love this soup. I know broccoli is not a kid-friendly veggie, but she loves broccoli cream soups. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 29, 2019 at 6:40 pm

        Soups are probably my favorite way to make kids eat veggies. Try find a 5 year old that doesn't want to eat "green dragon soup"!

        Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      August 29, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      This is everything a gourmet soup should be, and then some! Looking forward to enjoying this for dinner tonight!

      Reply
      • Tonje

        August 29, 2019 at 6:54 pm

        Hope you enjoy it πŸ™‚

        Reply

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