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This image shows a warm bowl of crockpot broccoli cheese soup served in a white round bowl, featuring small diced broccoli pieces within the creamy soup and topped with shredded cheddar cheese for extra richness.

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Crockpot broccoli cheese soup is a comforting, creamy dish made by slow-cooking broccoli, onions, celery, and garlic, then finishing with a rich cheese blend. This easy recipe is perfect for a hearty, warming meal with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 46 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 530 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Crockpot
  • Grater for cheese
  • Cutting board
  • stirring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups broccoli diced small
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ cup celery diced small
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • Cut the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces.
    This image shows fresh broccoli being chopped into small, bite-sized pieces on a cutting board, preparing the vegetable for the creamy broccoli cheese soup.
  • Add the broccoli, butter, onion, celery, minced garlic, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
    This image shows freshly chopped broccoli and other key ingredients being added into a crockpot, getting ready for the slow cooking process to make a rich and creamy soup.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth with cornstarch.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crockpot.
    This image shows a smooth broth mixture being poured into the crockpot, combining with the chopped broccoli and other ingredients to create a flavorful soup base.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
    This image shows the crockpot filled with slowly simmering broccoli and other ingredients, allowing the flavors to blend and develop into a creamy broccoli cheese soup.
  • After the cooking time, add the heavy cream to the mixture.
    This image shows heavy cream being added to the crockpot, giving the broccoli cheese soup its rich, velvety texture and enhancing the overall creaminess.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese.
    This image shows shredded cheddar cheese being stirred into the crockpot, melting into the soup to create a smooth, cheesy consistency.
  • Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
    This image shows the crockpot with the broccoli cheese soup continuing to cook for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen and the texture to become extra creamy.
  • Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
    This image shows the finished broccoli cheese soup being stirred to ensure an even texture before being ladled into bowls, ready to be served and enjoyed.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch or reduce the chicken broth.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper.