Not having power, even for one day, has really thrown my week off. We ended going out to dinner on Tuesday because I couldn’t prepare anything and I wouldn’t let anyone open the freezer or the refrigerator. Noodles & Co. for dinner!
But, I need to use up the rest of the vegetables leftover from the party over the weekend. I had lots of broccoli left so I made a creamy broccoli and cheddar soup in my slow cooker.
Verdict:
The family really liked this. I was the lone holdout. I liked the soup but I prefer my broccoli well cooked, well almost mushy. I know it is not as good for you but that is how I like it. The kids like it with a bit of a bite as they prefer meals they can chew. So, if you like your broccoli well done in your soup I suggest you steam it a bit before you add it to this dish to that it cooks more. Just adding it to the slow cooker it is done but has what I call tooth to it.
I served this with a loaf of Garlic Parmesan bread for dipping.
Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup flour
- 4 1/2 cups half and half (fat-free works well)
- 4 1/2 cups chicken stocks
- ½ onion, diced
- 5 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (yellow)
- Salt and Black pepper, to taste
- optional: extra cheese or croutons for topping
Directions:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add flour once butter has melted and whisk into a thick paste. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add half and half into the pan whisking the entire time. Continue to whisk until mixture thickens. Pour into slow cooker.
- To slow cooker add chicken stock, onion, cream cheese and garlic. Mix well. Cook for 5 hours on low.
- Fifteen minutes before serving add cheese to the soup and mix well. Allow it to melt. Taste and adjust spices to your liking adding salt and black pepper as necessary.
- Serve topped with croutons and cheese, if desired.
What's for Dinner Moms? 
Broccoli Cheddar soup is one of my favorite cold weather meals. I always just go out to eat when I want some. I have never made it myself and I never buy them in the can. This meal seems super easy to make and I can’t wait to try it. The only this I would do is add a bit more cheese but that’s just because I’m obsessed with cheesy foods.
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Lol! You can add all the cheese you want! Thanks!
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Such a lovely recipe by you 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you!
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Yes please……wow yummmy…warm soup all day..my favorite and this one sounds like a comfort favorite as well..yumm
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Thank you! I ❤ soups!
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Sounds great! Printed!!
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Thank you, Erika!
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😁 I don’t have a slow cooker but I will find a way to make it anyway!!
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Do you have a Dutch oven? That would work on low oven temp.
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A regular oven… lol! But I can choose any temperature I want. So I simply run it on a low temperature. Thanks for the hint!
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This sounds so yummy
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