Description
Slow Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup is a comforting dish that combines fresh broccoli, onion, and garlic into a creamy, velvety delight. Perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make soup requires minimal prep—just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let the flavors meld while you go about your day. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a hearty meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chopped broccoli, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook It Up: Set on low heat for 4-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours until broccoli is tender.
- Blend It Smooth: Use an immersion blender or transfer batches to a regular blender until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Add Some Cream: Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) into the blended soup.
- Serve & Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg