Description
This creamy crockpot cheesy potato broccoli soup is the ultimate comfort food recipe for cozy nights. Made with tender potatoes, fresh broccoli, rich cheddar, and cream cheese, this slow cooker soup is a hearty, family-friendly dinner packed with flavor. Perfect for fall and winter meals, it’s also freezer-friendly and easy to prepare with minimal prep.
Ingredients
4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz cream cheese
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes. Dice onion and mince garlic. If using fresh broccoli, chop into bite-sized florets.
2. Add potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, and butter into the crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are soft.
3. Stir in broccoli, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar. Let it cook for another hour to melt everything together.
4. Use an immersion blender if desired to blend some or all of the soup for a smoother texture.
5. Stir in milk or half-and-half, season with salt and pepper. Let soup heat through for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
Use frozen broccoli if you’re short on time—just add halfway through cooking.
For a thicker texture, mash some of the potatoes with a fork or potato masher before adding the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg