Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, bringing together creamy textures and rich flavors. Warm cheese and tender broccoli combine for a delicious meal you’ll savor with every satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) frozen broccoli florets
- 1 ½ lb (680 g) Velveeta cheese
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans cream of celery soup
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously chop one medium onion and two carrots into uniform, small pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution throughout the soup.
- Transfer the diced onions, carrots, and frozen broccoli florets into the slow cooker, creating a vibrant vegetable base for the soup.
- Gently pour five cups (1.2 liters) of low-sodium chicken broth over the vegetables, followed by adding two standard-sized cans of cream of celery soup for a rich, creamy foundation.
- Carefully sprinkle seasoned salt, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper across the mixture, then thoroughly stir to ensure even seasoning distribution.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to high, allowing the soup to simmer and develop complex flavors for four hours, periodically checking to maintain consistent heat.
- Using an immersion blender, partially puree approximately 75% of the soup directly in the slow cooker, maintaining some vegetable chunks for textural contrast.
- Cut 16 ounces (454 grams) of Velveeta cheese into small, meltable cubes and combine with 1 cup (226 grams) of grated cheddar cheese, stirring gently into the soup.
- Reduce the slow cooker temperature to low, covering and allowing the cheese to melt completely for 15 minutes, creating a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasonings if necessary, then ladle the warm, creamy soup into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Transforming ordinary ingredients into a luxurious soup becomes a breeze with this slow cooker method that minimizes kitchen effort.
- Frozen broccoli saves precious prep time, delivering consistent vegetable quality without the hassle of chopping.
- Layering low-sodium chicken broth and cream of celery soup creates a rich, velvety base bursting with subtle flavor nuances.
- Combining Velveeta and cheddar cheese guarantees a silky-smooth texture that elevates traditional comfort food to gourmet status.
- Gentle cooking techniques ensure ingredients meld perfectly, developing deep flavors while maintaining the soup’s creamy integrity.
- Serving piping hot transforms this dish into an instant mood-lifter, promising warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 737 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg