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The Best Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

This creamy crockpot broccoli cheese soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food, packed with fresh veggies, cheesy goodness, and prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 46 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli diced small
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 0.5 cup celery diced small
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sautéed veggies to crockpot. Add broccoli, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until broccoli is tender.
  • Whisk corn starch with cold water to form a slurry.
  • Stir slurry, heavy cream, and shredded cheese into crockpot. Cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  • Blend soup with immersion blender to your desired texture.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot topped with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze portions for later. Reheat gently on stove or using microwave in short bursts.