Description
This Crock Pot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy cheddar cheese, herbed cream cheese, tender broccoli, and potatoes. Perfectly easy to prepare in your slow cooker, this soup is ideal for cozy dinners, family meals, and leftovers. Rich and flavorful, it’s a great way to enjoy a hearty, wholesome dish without the hassle. Whether you’re craving something creamy or need a simple dinner idea, this soup will warm you up and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded hash browns, thawed
- 3 cups small-chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 shallot (or 1/2 small sweet onion), minced
- 3 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 4 oz (1/2 cup) herbed cream cheese
- 1 cup milk (2% fat or higher)
- 8 oz (1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Add shredded hash browns, chopped broccoli, shredded carrot, and minced shallot to the Crock Pot.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and stir the ingredients together.
- Add Cream Cheese: Cut the herbed cream cheese into chunks and add to the Crock Pot, stirring until it begins to melt into the broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Add Dairy: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking until the cheese melts and the soup is smooth.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Thicker Soup: Mash some of the potatoes and vegetables for a thicker consistency or use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup.
- Vegetarian Version: Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth, ensuring all dairy ingredients are vegetarian-friendly.
- Spicy Option: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
- Freezing: The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing and reheat by adding extra milk or broth as needed.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
