Description
This comforting Crockpot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, cheesy delight perfect for chilly days. Combining tender potatoes, wholesome broccoli, and rich Velveeta cheese cooked slowly in a crockpot, this easy-to-make soup is hearty, flavorful, and ready to warm your soul with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 32 oz frozen broccoli
- 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1.5 tsp)
Broths and Soups
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
Dairy and Cheese
- 1/4 stick butter (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 block Velveeta cheese, cubed (8 oz)
Other
- 1 tsp flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and cube the Idaho potatoes, slice the yellow onion thinly, and mince the garlic cloves carefully to release their flavor.
- Assemble in Crockpot: Add the frozen broccoli, cubed potatoes, sliced onion, minced garlic, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, butter, flour, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir lightly to combine ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Set your crockpot to the high setting and cook the mixture for 4 to 5 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender and all the flavors meld beautifully.
- Add Cheese: About 30 minutes before the soup is done, stir in the cubed Velveeta cheese. Allow it to melt completely and infuse the soup with creamy cheddar flavor.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Using frozen broccoli saves prep time and maintains a tender texture in the soup.
- Velveeta cheese melts smoothly, making the soup creamy without graininess.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, sprinkle the flour gradually and stir well to avoid lumps.
- This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting cream of mushroom soup and vegetable broth instead of chicken-based products.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
