Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this comforting bowl of creamy Slow Cooker Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Packed with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and a hint of garlic, this rich and velvety soup is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for cozy family gatherings. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy your favorite shows, and savor every cheesy spoonful of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Instructions
- Gather your slow cooker and all ingredients.
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and slice carrots thinly. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Place broccoli, carrots, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and grated cheddar cheese until melted.
- For a smoother texture, blend with an immersion blender or regular blender until desired consistency is achieved.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or nutmeg as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg