Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Soup

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place onion and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until minced.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion-garlic mixture; cook until just beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine chicken broth and concentrated flavor boost in a bowl. Set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add remaining 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter to the skillet; heat until melted and bubbling. Whisk in flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and no lumps remain; bring to a boil.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir broccoli into broth mixture; cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Transfer broccoli to the slow cooker using a large slotted spoon, leaving as much broth mixture in the skillet as possible.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Stir processed cheese food, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cream cheese into broth mixture to combine; stir in milk and cream. Transfer cheesy mixture to the slow cooker; stir until well combined.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Cover the slow cooker. Cook on Low, stirring once every hour, for 4 hours. Cool; let thicken slightly before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)