Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (2024)

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Who does not love a simple broccoli soup?

This soup brings back fond memories of my childhood – this soup is easy to make and robust in flavor ( oh and it is full of veggie goodness 😉 ).

The secret ingredient is sauteed onions — it really elevates this soup to the next level.

So get ready to learn how to make a simple broccoli soup that beats the ones you will find in a restaurant.

This version is not gluten free due to the Campbell Soup used has wheat flour I usually make my own cheddar cheese soup

From my kitchen to yours.

What You Need

1 (32 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli – I do not use the stem
2 (10 ¾ ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup
2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk

1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

1 Clove of Minced Garlic

Cheddar Cheese

1 Tablespoon of Butter or Margarine

1/2 Teaspoon of Onion Powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 Cup of Chopped Onions

What To Do

Heat up a skillet on medium heat and melt butter – Sautee onions for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute.

Place All INGREDIENTS ( except Cheddar Cheese) in the Crock Pot.Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.

Garnish with Cheddar Cheese Enjoy 🙂

Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup in the Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli - I do not use the stem
  • 2 (10 ¾ ounce) cans cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • ½ Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
  • 1 Clove of Minced Garlic
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon of Butter or Margarine
  • ½ Teaspoon of Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Cup of Chopped Onions

Instructions

  1. Heat up a skillet on medium heat and melt butter - Sautee onions for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
  2. Place All INGREDIENTS ( except Cheddar Cheese) in the Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
  3. Garnish with Cheddar Cheese Enjoy 🙂

This recipe is adapted from Foods.com

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  • sabina

    gonna try it im my pampered chef deep covered baker

  • Jenna

    Recipes

  • Traci

    Great recipe! When it was almost done I added a little milk and some salt and then mashed up the broccoli!

  • natalie

    yummy this was very very delicious! it is a very thick soup and fills you up quick!

  • denise

    can’t wait to try this — yum

  • cadi

    Do you need to add water to this?

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      Nope

  • Chantele

    How do you make your own cheese soup? I’m going to try this today for a lenten soup luncheon an d I don’t have cheese soup.

  • Nick

    amg suchhh a great recipe!

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      Glad you like it 🙂

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  • natalie

    You don’t say what size slow cooker to use… 1.5 qt, 3 qt, 4qt, or 6 qt?

  • Rebecca

    What is the serving size? I count my calories and it says this serves six but I need to know how much I can eat? : )

    • Linda

      Either measure amount you have when finished and divide by 6 or put into six bowls until gone.

  • Jessica

    I have this in my crock pot now. I’m worried I may have done it wrong. I wasn’t clear on whether or not I was supposed to add the milk to the cheddar soup like it asks you on the back of the can or not. I added the milk, but just subtracted an evaporated milk can. Hopefully it turns out okay, I’ve been looking forward to trying this.

    • Erin

      This is my same question. Do I add the 1 can of milk per can of cheddar cheese soup, in addition to the evaporated milk?

      • Jacki

        What is the response to this?? Making this tonight

      • Sherrill L. Van Valkenburgh

        NO! Two cans of soup go in, two cans of milk go in. Soup cans are always 10 3/4 oz., evaporated milk is in 12 oz. cans. That’s why the different numbers.

  • ivonne

    do you put in the broccoli frozen or thawed out?

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      I put it in frozen

  • amber m

    I work full time and go to school full time. So in order to help my husband out I will surprise him with dinner already done.
    So I made this soup first thing this morning so by the time he gets home dinner is done.
    Hope he likes it Il let you know how it goes.

  • Kaylin

    OMG this was fantastic and super easy. I’m not a fan of onions so we omitted that and just used onion powder. I ate some the next day on crackers like a dip. My MIL ate 3 bowls as did the rest of us. I made home made croutons and that put it over the top. Thanks for posting this. I’m making it again this weekend since we are due for a snowstorm!!!!! Love crock pot recipes!!!!!! This would be fantastic in a bread bowl or even as a dip. YUMMY!!!!!!

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      I am so glad you liked it 🙂

  • Lisa

    Since I work full time, would it still be good if I leave it in the Crockpot for about 9 hours or will it burn??

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      Make sure it is on low – it should be fine — use a crockpot liner so it does not burn

  • Kim

    I had to put in the broccoli stems. There was no way that I couldn’t have. I bought 2 16oz bags of chopped broccoli. If I picked out all the stems there wouldn’t have been enough broccoli & it would have taken hours to pick them out. Do you buy broccoli tops only? THe soup is real real thick right now (just placed everything in there). I added some cream to it for cooking. I might blend it up later to see if that thins it out. I cannot wait to taste it. 🙂

  • Kristi D.

    Really good! I accidentally only got one 16 oz bag of broccoli. Luckily I also had some fresh so I chopped it up and threw it in. I also used the stems or I wouldn’t have had enough. When the soup was done I just took a potato masher and broke up some of the bigger chunks of broccoli and stems. Made a very tasty and filling soup. For those who asked above: no you don’t put any additional milk in besides the evaporated milk.

  • Thalcomb

    Can this be frozen after? Thinking it would be great for quick meal.

  • michelle

    How much cheddar cheese do you use?

  • nancy

    I’m tryin to make this now and like an idiot i got two small 5 oz cans of evaporated milk can i substitute the rest with milk???? Please let me know this looks so yummy!!!

  • valene gibbs

    this looks easy, and good, I’ll add a few more spices

  • Heather Thiel

    There’s nothing better when you’re sick than broccoli cheese soup!

    (commenting for Quick giveaway 🙂

  • Stephanie Williams

    PIN!!!!!!!

  • Allie Talley

    I literally make this once a month. I love it that much!

  • Casey S

    Someone else asked this but I didn’t see an answer. Does anyone know a substitute for the canned cheddar soup? Would 2 cups of cheese sauce thinned a little work?

  • Julie

    Can you use fresh broccoli? Would you steam it first?

  • kristen

    Do we add any liquid to the crock pot?

  • Danna

    Do not, I repeat, do not cook it longer than the recipe says. Put my crockpot on low and cooked for about 8 hrs while I was at work… I wish I could share a picture. Just nasty. It separated and burned a little. I was hoping to salvage it, but it doesn’t taste like anything, except a little bit of broccoli maybe. 😛 Gonna have to try again on a weekend, I suppose. 🙁

Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why does my broccoli cheddar soup taste gritty? ›

The temperature you cook Broccoli Cheese Soup at is key to making sure it doesn't end up grainy or curdled. Medium heat is best for dairy-based soups so it doesn't boil and curdle.

Why won t my cheese melt in my broccoli cheddar soup? ›

Why won't my cheese melt in my broccoli cheddar soup? This tends to happen when you use a pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheeses include anti-caking agents that will prevent them from melting properly in your soup. If you shredded your own cheese and it's still not melting, it may just need more time on the stove.

How do you thicken broccoli cheese soup? ›

By adding a few ounces of potato to the soup base along with the stock and simmering it along with the broccoli, I was able to thicken up the broth enough that the cheese stayed perfectly creamy and emulsified when I blended it in at the end.

Why is my cheese clumping in broccoli cheddar soup? ›

If heated too high, you risk clumping and if too low, not melting properly. With soup, you might be able to fix it with an immersion blender, or you might not. At a temperature of 150 or so, the protein bonds in the cheese break down and as a result, too much fo the moisture escapes too quickly.

What is the best melting cheese for soup? ›

Mild cheddar, Colby, Monterey jack, mozzarella, Swiss and queso blanco can all work well. “The best cheeses to melt into soups are cheeses that are higher in moisture and have a lower melting point,” says Bauer. In addition to cheddar and Monterey jack, he recommends Fontina and Gruyère.

How do you make broccoli soft but not mushy? ›

Blanching Broccoli

Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and then add the broccoli and cook until just crisp-tender, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the broccoli. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately add to the ice water to stop the cooking process.

How do you melt cheese in soup without curdling it? ›

Use a Roux or Cornstarch Slurry

This helps to stabilize the soup by creating a smoother texture and emulsifying the cheese. Simply melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, or dissolve cornstarch in a little cold water to make a slurry, then gradually whisk in your cheese.

Why didn't my broccoli cheddar soup thicken? ›

Add more cheese – The more cheese you add, the thicker your broccoli and cheese soup will be!

How do you make broccoli cheese soup less salty? ›

Add a small amount of fresh herbs to the soup and stir until well combined. Acidic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar, or tomatoes can also help to reduce the saltiness of soup. Add a small amount of acid to the soup and stir until well combined.

Can you put sour cream in soup? ›

Add a small amount of hot liquid to sour cream; stir to mix. Gradually add to soup, stirring constantly; heat through but do not boil. Add parsley and chives just before serving.

Why is my cream of broccoli soup bland? ›

Why does my cream of broccoli soup taste bland? You have to build flavor during each step when making soup. Make sure you're taking the time needed to properly sauté the onions, fully cook the broccoli, and season to taste as you work.

How to keep broccoli cheese soup from separating? ›

Avoid too high of heat when using dairy (milk or cream) because the soup can curdle and separate. Try not to take it to the boiling point. Sometimes an acidic ingredient, like wine, can prevent the soup from curdling. Slowly add the cream or milk and continually stir after adding.

Why isn't my cheese melting in my broccoli soup? ›

If you are using pre-shredded cheese it has been coated with an anti-clumping agent, which may mean it melts more slowly or needs more heat. If you are adding cold cheese to the soup, adding too much at once will lower the temperature of the soup.

How to fix gritty broccoli cheddar soup? ›

You end up with a grainy, curdled consistency. Unfortunately there is no way to fix it once it's happened, so just be really careful to keep this soup on a very low flame once the dairy has gone in. If the soup remains hot and steamy, without boiling, it will stay beautifully silky and creamy.

How to fix bitter broccoli soup? ›

Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice : The acidity in citrus fruits can brighten up the flavor of cooked broccoli and balance out any bitterness .

How do you fix grainy cheddar soup? ›

Not much you can do to fix other than thicken it with a small starch slurry maybe. Also, if they used pre-shredded cheese that cellulose tend to leave it grainy. But totally agree with fixing a boiled dairy based soup with a slurry.

Why is my soup gritty? ›

A common mistake is to not run the blender long enough. This results in a grainy-textured soup. The soup should be blended long enough to create a silky-smooth texture. Once the soup has been fully blended, it can also be strained through a fine mesh strainer to ensure any skins or tough fibers are removed.

Why is my cheddar cheese gritty? ›

Calcium, phosphate, and magnesium are all found in milk and cheese (and water to some degree). Carbonate and ammonium are fancy words for carbon dioxide and ammonia gas, which are naturally created by the surface microbes as these cheeses are aging. You add all these together, you're left with a gritty rind!

Why is broccoli gritty? ›

Dirt and debris: Just like any other vegetable, broccoli occasionally develops a layer of dirt, sand, or other debris that needs to be washed off, mentioned Nair.

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