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5 from 17 votes

Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)

Soup is one of the most comforting meals and this recipe for Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup is perfect on a cold day. This creamy and cheesy soup is made in the slow cooker so it will be ready to enjoy by dinnertime.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Course: slow cooker, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli Florets Cut Into Small Pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 6 oz white cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a 4 quart or larger slower cooker, add the chopped broccoli florets, onion, carrots, salt, pepper, garlic and pour in the chicken stock.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours or until the broccoli is tender or cooked to your liking.
  • 10 Minutes before the broccoli is done cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the heavy cream, cook over medium heat on stir constantly until thickened. Turn down the heat to low, add the shredded cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove the cheese mixture from the heat and set aside.
  • Once the broccoli is cooked, pour in the cheese mixture and stir until completely incorporated. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes. • Serve and sprinkle on more shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Half & Half or whole milk can be used in place of the heavy cream.
  • You can use 2 minced garlic cloves in place of the granulated garlic.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 935mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4588IU | Vitamin C: 183mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 2mg