Description
Crockpot Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup delivers comfort in a bowl with creamy Wisconsin cheddar and tender vegetables. Slow-simmered goodness invites winter warmth and hearty satisfaction for those craving a soul-hugging meal that wraps comfort around your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh chives or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Gather fresh broccoli florets, russet potatoes, yellow onion, and garlic cloves, preparing them by thoroughly washing and chopping into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking in the crockpot.
- Transfer all prepared vegetables into the slow cooker, carefully adding vegetable or chicken broth (32 fluid ounces / 946 milliliters), dried thyme leaves, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a flavor-rich base.
- Cover the crockpot and set the temperature to low, allowing the ingredients to simmer gently for 4-5 hours until potatoes become tender and vegetables are completely soft.
- Select an immersion blender or standard blender to partially puree the soup, creating a harmonious texture with some chunky vegetable pieces remaining for additional depth and mouthfeel.
- Pour heavy cream (/ 240 milliliters) or whole milk into the crockpot, stirring continuously while gradually incorporating sharp cheddar cheese (/ 226 grams), ensuring smooth integration and preventing cheese from clumping.
- Continue cooking on low setting for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and cheese to completely dissolve into the soup’s creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle hot soup into ceramic bowls, garnishing with finely chopped fresh chives or parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by crusty bread or crispy croutons for added texture and enjoyment.
Notes
- Slow-cooking transforms simple ingredients into a rich, comforting soup bursting with cheesy potato and broccoli goodness.
- Blending techniques offer flexibility to create either a smooth or chunky texture that suits your personal preference.
- Expect a creamy, velvety consistency when cheese and cream meld together during the final cooking stage.
- Optional garnishes like fresh chives or parsley add a bright, fresh finish to this hearty winter meal.
- Easily customizable by adjusting liquid ratios or swapping cheese varieties to match your taste buds.
- Prep time is minimal, making this a perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg