Description
This Crock Pot Broccoli-Cheddar Potato Soup is a comforting, creamy, and flavorful slow cooker recipe featuring shredded hash browns, fresh broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty meal on a chilly day, the soup combines wholesome vegetables and rich dairy melted together over low heat for a smooth and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 3 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 shallot or 1/2 small onion, chopped
Liquids
- 3 cups gluten free chicken broth
- 1 cup milk, 2% milk fat or higher
Dairy
- 4 oz Arla Herbs & Spices cream cheese
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thaw the frozen shredded hash browns and finely chop the broccoli florets. Shred the carrots and chop the shallot or onion.
- Add to Crock Pot: Place the thawed hash browns, chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, and chopped shallot or onion into the crock pot. Pour in the gluten free chicken broth.
- Cook Soup Base: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
- Add Cream Cheese and Milk: Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the Arla Herbs & Spices cream cheese and milk, mixing until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the soup and stir until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes creamy.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference, adjusting the seasoning carefully to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with additional shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked hash browns with a potato masher before adding the cheeses.
- You can substitute vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian.
- Use full-fat milk to ensure a richer texture.
- If you like a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Keywords: Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup, Crock Pot Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Gluten Free Soup, Comforting Soup, Hash Browns Soup