Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed; 1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Additional shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

When I want soup at a restaurant, it’s broccoli-cheese all the way. When I make it at home it’s creamy cheesy, exactly how I like it. —Kristen Hills, Layton, UT

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add broccoli, broth, milk and pepper.
Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until broccoli is tender. Stir in process cheese until melted. Add shredded cheeses; stir until melted. Just before serving, stir soup to combine. Top servings with additional cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 675 calories, 49g fat (30g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1964mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.

Originally published as Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup in Simple & Delicious December/January 2015

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Cupid1188

Mar 28, 2016

I tried this recipe, followed it pretty much to a T and I keep having an issue where at the end the milk or something curdles, and I'm not sure why that happens at all and was wondering if anyone else has had that issue or anyone else can help me figure out why it did. I used evaporated milk as well.
justiana

Mar 9, 2016

Sounded good, but was not creamy and way too thin. I thought it might beeasier than my other broccoli soup recipes since it was made in the crockpot. Unfortunately it was awful and I poured it away.
ojc0806

Jan 31, 2016

Loved it! I used 2% Velveeta and reduced fat sharp cheddar and it turned out great!
lisha6493

Oct 13, 2015

i did the recipe X1.5 cuz we like to have leftovers. I added minced garlic and chopped carrots to my saute, did broccoli as well as colliflower and replaced 1.5 cups of broth with beer. served with crusty bread. so yummy. i have to say this recipe is veeeeery unhealthy tho.
shereeder

Oct 8, 2015

Sounds delicious but I'd have to bypass that processed cheese stuff - too much sodium and grainy texture. Guess I'd add some guyere for a smooth taste along with the cheddar. Otherwise, sounds simply awesome.
nikmyown

Apr 21, 2015

I loved this soup so rich n creamy love the evaporated milk in the soup gives the soup a nice flavor will defentley be making this again yummy! !!!
gunslinger

Jan 10, 2015

Made this for a soup potluck yesterday and it was a hit! The blend of the different cheeses was really tasty. I will definately make this again!
EricaTM

Jan 4, 2015

LOVED this soup, I did a couple things a little differently- I used 1 cup of veggie stock and 2 cups of chicken stock, added more pepper, garlic salt, all purpose seasoning blend, omitted the parmesan, and included 2 pinches of nutmeg to cut that processed cheese flavor. So good!