Description
Hearty crockpot potato broccoli cheddar soup brings comfort and warmth to winter meals. Creamy Wisconsin cheddar and tender vegetables blend perfectly for a satisfying lunch or dinner companion that will keep you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (907 g) frozen broccoli
- 2 russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 16 oz (454 g) Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp flour
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep Base: Layer diced russet potatoes and chopped yellow onion evenly across the bottom of the crockpot, creating a foundational vegetable mixture.
- Add Vegetables and Cheese: Spread frozen broccoli florets uniformly over potato layer, then distribute cubed Velveeta cheese and unsalted butter across the vegetables to infuse rich flavor and creamy texture.
- Create Liquid Mixture: In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until achieving a smooth, well-integrated consistency.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the creamy liquid mixture over vegetable layers, ensuring complete coating, then cover crockpot and slow cook on low temperature for 5-6 hours, occasionally stirring to prevent cheese from adhering and promote even melting.
- Check and Season: Evaluate potato and broccoli tenderness by fork-testing, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper as necessary to enhance overall taste profile.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle piping hot soup into serving bowls, topping with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and optional crispy bacon bits for added depth and textural contrast, accompanied by crusty bread or garlic toast.
Notes
- Potato Precision: Choose russet potatoes for their starchy texture, which helps thicken the soup and creates a creamy consistency.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Cubed Velveeta melts smoothly, preventing clumping and ensuring a velvety, uniform cheese distribution throughout the soup.
- Slow Cooking Secret: Stir occasionally to prevent cheese from sticking and to promote even melting, creating a rich and consistent flavor profile.
- Garnish Game: Top with extra shredded cheddar, fresh parsley, and crispy bacon to elevate the soup’s taste and add exciting texture contrasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg