Description
Creamy Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup brings comfort in a bowl with its hearty blend of vegetables and rich cheese. Slow-cooked to perfection, this soup offers a warm embrace that welcomes you home after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen broccoli
- 2 russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 16 ounces (454 grams) Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
Soup Base and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place diced russet potatoes (approximately or ) and finely chopped yellow onion (1 medium-sized) at the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even base layer.
- Spread frozen broccoli florets (or 453 grams) uniformly over the potato and onion mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute cubed Velveeta cheese (or 226 grams) and unsalted butter (or 57 grams) evenly across the vegetable layers to enhance flavor and richness.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, minced garlic (3 cloves), chicken broth (or 473 milliliters), all-purpose flour (), kosher salt (), and ground black pepper () in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently pour the creamy liquid mixture over the layered vegetables, ensuring complete and thorough coating of all ingredients.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low temperature setting for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent cheese from sticking and to promote even melting.
- Test potato and broccoli tenderness by piercing with a fork; adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with shredded cheddar cheese (or 57 grams), chopped fresh parsley, and optional crispy bacon bits for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or garlic toast for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Cheese plays a starring role, melting into a creamy river that blankets every potato and broccoli bite.
- Slow cooking transforms basic ingredients into a comforting symphony of flavors, blending tender vegetables with rich dairy goodness.
- Minimal prep means you’ll spend just minutes assembling this hearty soup before letting your crockpot work its magic.
- Customize your bowl with optional toppings like crispy bacon or fresh herbs to elevate this already delicious one-pot meal.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day, as the flavors continue to meld and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 353 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 48mg