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Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

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A comforting and delicious broccoli cheese soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 16 ounces broccoli (about two medium heads if using fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese (preferably shredded from a block)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables by chopping the onion, carrots, and broccoli.
  2. Add the diced onion, shredded carrots, and chopped broccoli to the slow cooker.
  3. Season the vegetables with minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, then pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Cook the soup on low for 3-4 hours.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese by cutting it into small cubes and letting it soften.
  6. Chop any large pieces of broccoli into bite-size pieces.
  7. Blend 1 cup of warm broth with the cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Incorporate heavy cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Return the chopped broccoli and cream cheese mixture to the slow cooker, then add shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. Final cooking: Switch to high heat and cook for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts and serve.

Notes

Use low-fat cream cheese and half and half for a lighter meal. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or frozen for three months.

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Keywords: broccoli cheese soup, slow cooker soup, healthy soup, meal prep, vegetarian soup

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