By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 28, 2017
This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is the perfect fall soup! It’s easy, it’s cheesy, and it’s so delicious. I love this slow cooker broccoli cheese soup any time of the year.
Why We Love This Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
You really can’t go wrong with this crockpot version of broccoli cheese soup. It’s super cheesy and creamy, and totally fool-proof. It would be perfect to make in bulk for friends or a potluck, and it can easily be frozen to eat later. It’s just the perfect soup recipe!
Variations on Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
There are so many fun ways to change up this soup recipe. You can use just about any kind of cheese you like, such as Colby, Swiss, or mozzarella. Try adding crispy bacon bits , diced ham, green onions, or cauliflower for a twist. Or add some diced jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce for a spicy kick! Swap some of the chicken broth for a beer for a tasty take on beer cheese soup .
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot broccoli cheese soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop set over low-medium heat. Stir consistently so it heats up evenly. You could also reheat it in the slow cooker on low heat.
How to Freeze
You can easily freeze any leftover slow cooker broccoli cheese soup to save for later. Let the soup cool and then store it in airtight containers for up to 2 months. I recommend storing it in individual portion sizes so that you can thaw and reheat just as much as you need each time, rather than having to thaw the whole batch when you only need a couple of portions.
Serving Suggestions
I love doing the classic soup and salad or soup and sandwich combo when I make this stuff. Its great with Kale Salad with Apples & Fried Goat Cheese, Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich , Green Goddess Pasta Salad , French Dip Sandwich , or Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing .
More Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes To Try
- Stovetop Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Broccoli Cheese Soup with Gnocchi
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ▢ ¾ cup diced onion
- ▢ ¾ cup diced celery
- ▢ 2 tablespoons diced garlic
- ▢ 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour I used whole wheat
- ▢ 24 ounces evaporated milk (2 (12-ounce) cans)
- ▢ 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ▢ 5 cups diced broccoli fresh or frozen
- ▢ ½ cup heavy cream
- ▢ 14 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ▢ 2 ounces freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese plus more for topping
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ Sour cream optional, for garnish
- ▢ Chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion and stir until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. ⅓ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup diced onion, ¾ cup diced celery
- Add garlic and flour, whisking to combine. Continue to whisk as you pour in the evaporated milk and whisk until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons diced garlic, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 24 ounces evaporated milk
- Cook the sauce until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour sauce into slow cooker and add chicken broth and broccoli. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 5 cups diced broccoli
- Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Stir in all the cheese (in batches) stirring to melt and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. ½ cup heavy cream, 14 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 ounces freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serve hot garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and more cheese if desired. Sour cream, Chopped fresh cilantro
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Step by Step
Sauté the Onion and Celery: In a large skillet, heat ⅓ cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Add ¾ cup diced celery and ¾ cup diced onion and stir until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes.
Make a Roux: Add 2 tablespoons of diced garlic and 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, whisking to combine. Continue to whisk as you pour in 24 ounces (2 cans) of evaporated milk and whisk until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Sauce: Cook the sauce until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Broccoli: Pour sauce into slow cooker and add 5 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and 5 cups of diced broccoli. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Stir in the Cheese: Turn off the heat and stir in ½ cup of heavy cream. Stir in 14 ounces of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 2 ounces of freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese (in batches) stirring to melt and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Soup: Serve hot garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and more cheese if desired.
Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup diced onion
- ¾ cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons diced garlic
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour I used whole wheat
- 24 ounces evaporated milk (2 (12-ounce) cans)
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 5 cups diced broccoli fresh or frozen
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese plus more for topping
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Sour cream optional, for garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion and stir until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. ⅓ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup diced onion, ¾ cup diced celery
- Add garlic and flour, whisking to combine. Continue to whisk as you pour in the evaporated milk and whisk until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons diced garlic, 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 24 ounces evaporated milk
- Cook the sauce until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour sauce into slow cooker and add chicken broth and broccoli. Stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 5 cups diced broccoli
- Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Stir in all the cheese (in batches) stirring to melt and combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. ½ cup heavy cream, 14 ounces freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 ounces freshly shredded Monterrey jack cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serve hot garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and more cheese if desired. Sour cream, Chopped fresh cilantro
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Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
