Slow Cooker Cheese And Broccoli Soup

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

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ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2/3 cup flour
3 cans (10.25 ounce size) chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 package (16 ounce size) frozen broccoli cuts, rinsed with hot tap water
1 pound pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed
2 cups half & half or whipping cream
croutons for garnish (optional)

directions

Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat; add onion and saute until transparent. Transfer to slow cooker and turn slow cooker on LOW.

Gradually add flour to slow cooker stirring constantly using a whisk or spoon. Add chicken broth and stir until smooth. Add salt, celery, carrot and broccoli. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on Low 5-6 hours or High 3-4 hours. Add cheese cubes, stirring until melted; then add half and half, stirring to blend.

Cover and continue cooking 30 minutes or until soup is hot. Garnish individual bowls with croutons, if desired.

added by

karenjs

crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.

nutrition data

659 calories, 47 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, 33 grams protein per serving.

reviews & comments

FIRST! REVIEW:
July 28, 2013

Broccoli cheese soup is one of my favorites. I've had a horrible head cold for a week and was really craving some soup. Put this in the crock on high and took a nap. Woke up and had wonderful soup! I think I'm feeling better already!
Guest Foodie November 19, 2012

Love this recipe and so does my family! I did add a little milk because it tends to thicken quickly!

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