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Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy, cozy slow cooker soup made with tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, and rich broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

Soup
  • 4 cups diced potatoes peeled
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika optional
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Immersion blender or potato masher

Method
 

  1. Place potatoes, broccoli, carrots, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour broth over vegetables and add butter.
  3. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until vegetables are tender.
  4. Mash or partially blend soup to desired texture.
  5. Stir in cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve warm with toppings if desired.

Notes

For extra thickness, mash additional potatoes before serving. Add bacon or extra cheddar for a loaded version.