🥣 Crock Pot Potato Broccoli Cheddar Soup 🥦🧀🥔
Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-cozy — this soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you need a warm, hearty hug in a bowl. 💚
Ingredients:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups broccoli florets, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup thick cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Sauté: Melt butter in a pan. Add onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic for 1 more minute.
2️⃣ Add Veggies: Toss in potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. Pour in the broth and stir.
3️⃣ Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until veggies are tender.
4️⃣ Cream & Cheese: Stir in cream and cheddar. Add paprika, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
5️⃣ Blend (optional): For a smoother soup, blend half with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks for texture.
6️⃣ Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy every warm, cheesy bite!
💡 3 Quick Tips for Extra Flavor:
🔸 Use sharp cheddar: For a deeper, richer cheesy taste.
🔸 Add cream at the end: Keeps the soup silky and prevents curdling.
🔸 Blend just a bit: Blending half gives a creamy base while keeping it hearty and chunky.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 min | 🍳 Cook Time: 25 min | 🍽️ Servings: 4-6
💖 Pro Tip: This soup tastes even better the next day — leftovers reheat beautifully for a cozy, comforting lunch!
