Description

This comforting Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup combines tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese in a creamy broth, slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for a cozy meal, this soup delivers rich flavors with minimal effort using your slow cooker.

Ingredients

Vegetables

4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids & Dairy

3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cheese

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Seasonings

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

Extra shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Chopped green onions
Crumbled bacon

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the broccoli into florets, dice the onion, and mince the garlic to have them ready for the slow cooker.
Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the potatoes, broccoli, onion, garlic, dried thyme, and vegetable broth into the crockpot. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Cook the Soup: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and fully cooked.
Blend the Soup Partially: Use an immersion blender directly in the crockpot to blend the soup partially, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender and pulse blend before returning it to the crockpot.
Add Dairy and Cheese: Stir in the milk, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes creamy.
Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm with optional toppings such as extra cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions, or crumbled bacon.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with additional milk or use half-and-half.
If using frozen broccoli, add it during the last 1 to 2 hours of cooking to avoid overcooking.
This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheats beautifully for leftovers.