Description
Hearty crockpot potato broccoli cheddar soup delivers creamy comfort straight from your kitchen’s slow cooker. Rich cheese and tender vegetables blend perfectly, promising warm satisfaction in each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen broccoli
- 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/4 stick butter
- 1 block Velveeta cheese, cubed
Soup and Broth Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (1.5 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly bite-sized for consistent cooking and easy eating.
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic, releasing their aromatic flavors to enhance the soup’s depth.
- Transfer the chopped vegetables into the crockpot, creating a foundational layer for the creamy soup.
- Pour in liquid ingredients, distributing them evenly to help vegetables cook smoothly and develop rich flavors.
- Sprinkle seasonings across the surface, allowing them to infuse throughout the mixture during slow cooking.
- Cover the crockpot and set on high temperature, letting the ingredients simmer and blend for approximately 4 hours.
- Check potato tenderness by piercing with a fork; they should yield easily without resistance.
- Cube the Velveeta cheese into small, melting-friendly pieces to ensure smooth integration.
- Stir the cheese into the hot soup during the final 30 minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt completely and create a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, balancing the flavors to personal preference.
- Ladle the soup into warm bowls, ensuring each serving has a generous mix of vegetables and creamy cheese.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, smoother soup texture that holds its shape during slow cooking.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent bite in every spoonful.
- Replace Velveeta with sharp cheddar and a splash of heavy cream for a more authentic, less processed cheese flavor that elevates the dish.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or green onions as a garnish to introduce extra layers of flavor and textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg