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There is nothing that warms you up better than a hot bowl of slow cooker broccoli cheese soup! And super easy with a slow cooker! Use fresh or frozen broccoli and the secret cheesy ingredient!

Dish Count :: 1 Slow Cooker, 1 Skillet, 1 Cutting Board

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Did you ever watch that episode of How I Met Your Mother, where Ted and Marshall slowly – and disastrously – come to the realization that they’re “too old for that Ish”? I have finally come to that same realization, and it is a sad, sad day.

Ben and I went out to dinner with some very dear friends, to catch up on what’s been happening in our live and generally live it up like we’re still delusional and 25. So how, pray tell, did we know that we were too old for this ish?

Dinner wasn’t scheduled until 9:15, and I had to take a nap before hand to make sure I could stay awake until then!! When did turning 30 become the new qualifier for the Early Bird Special?

But we made it! We lived it up, made it through dinner without falling asleep at the table, and made it home at (gulp) 1AM.

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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

  • Onion
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Half and Half
  • Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Garlic
  • Velveeta Cheese Or Cheddar Cheese
  • Pepper
  • Salt

Yup, too old for that ish. But you know what? Damn, it was a hell of a good time.

Instructions to Make Broccoli Cheese Soup

One thing you’re never to old for is comfort food, and after our Christmas tree hunting last year, Ben and I went to Panera to get some good, warm food to take the chill off. They had their Broccoli Cheese soup and I fell head over heels for this old classic. I threw a batch together in the slow cooker just for those lazy winter days, and then proceeded to eat the whole thing in 2 fell swoops. Embrace it, Early Bird. Put your feet up and get your Matlock on!

  1. In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add in onion and saute until translucent and softened. Sprinkle in flour and toss onions and garlic to coat. Add into slow cooker.
  2. Pour chicken broth, and half and half over the onions and garlic. Whisk to combine. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add in chopped broccoli florets, carrots, and cubed Velveeta and shredded cheese..
  4. Turn cooker onto low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours. Stir occasionally and cheese will melt. Serve hot.

Don’t have a slow cooker? You can make this on the stovetop!

You can definitely make this on the stove top as well. No shame in that! It still gives you great cozy flavor, and faster. Just let it simmer. 

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In a skillet, you can saute the onion and garlic with butter or olive oil until translucent, and then sprinkle with flour to create a light roux. 

Slowly stir in the chicken broth to create a smooth consistency. Bring it to a simmer and add in the broccoli and carrots. As those soften, add in the half and half, along with the Velveeta and shredded cheese. Once the vegetables are softened and the cheese is completely melted you can serve!

If you want to make it more creamy, you can use an immersion blender. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this broccoli cheese soup recipe be made vegetarian?

Yes, swap out the chicken broth with a vegetable broth to make this vegetarian friendly. 

Can I use Sharp Cheddar Cheese instead of Velveeta?

Yes, but it will change the flavor and create a slightly different texture than Velveeta does. And you can call it broccoli cheddar soup now! 

​How Do I Reheat Soup?

There are two ways to reheat soup, one in a microwave and the other on the stovetop. My preference is on the stove top to control of the reheating and ensure it doesn’t create hot spots. Put in a heavy bottom pot, and stir frequently to ensure even reheating. 

Can I use Heavy Cream instead of Half and Half?

Yes, you can, but I recommend waiting until the end to add in the heavy cream as excessive heating can cause it to break and split yielding a less than stellar result.

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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup - homemadehome.com

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

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  • Author: Megan Keno
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

There is nothing that warms you up better than a hot bowl of slow cooker broccoli cheese soup! And super easy with a slow cooker! Use fresh or frozen broccoli and the secret cheesy ingredient!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 pint Half and Half
  • 1 pint (2 cups) Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 1 Head Broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces Velveeta Cheese, cubed (0r 2 cups Shredded Cheddar)
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add in onion and saute until translucent and softened. Sprinkle in flour and toss onions and garlic to coat. Add into slow cooker.
  2. Pour chicken stock, and half and half over the onions and garlic. Whisk to combine. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add in chopped broccoli, carrots, and cubed Velveeta and shredded cheese..
  4. Turn cooker onto low for 4 hours, or high for 2 hours. Stir occasionally and cheese will melt. Serve hot.

Notes

Lightly adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything’s Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup

There is nothing that warms you up better than a hot bowl of slow cooker broccoli cheese soup! And super easy with a slow cooker! Use fresh or frozen broccoli and the secret cheesy ingredient!