Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (8 ounces) Velveeta, cubed; 1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Additional shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This homemade Crockpot broccoli cheese soup tastes even better than your favorite restaurant's version. Creamy, cheesy and loaded with comfort-food flavors, it's bound to become your go-to recipe.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add broccoli, broth, milk and pepper.
Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until broccoli is tender. Stir in Velveeta until melted. Add next 2 ingredients; stir until melted. Just before serving, stir soup to combine. Top servings with additional cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 675 calories, 49g fat (30g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1964mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.

When I want soup at a restaurant, it’s broccoli-cheese all the way. When I make it at home it’s creamy cheesy, exactly how I like it. —Kristen Hills, Layton, UT

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