Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe (2024)

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We are huge soup lovers this time of year, especially this Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe! It’s simple, everyone loves it (even my picky eaters), and it’s made in the slow cooker, so it takes just a few minutes to throw together.

Whenever I order soup at a restaurant, I go for the broccoli and cheese soup. I thought I would put my slow cooker to the test and make my own broccoli cheese soup. After a few tries to get this recipe just right, the third time was the charm.

We know you will love this simple and delicious Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe.

Ingredients Needed for our Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup:

  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Chicken Broth
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Velveeta Cheese
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Parmesan Cheese

Steps to Make Your Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe, Perfectly:

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Saute onion in butter until tender. This will take about 5 minutes.
  3. Add onions, milk, chicken broth, broccoli, pepper, and salt to the slow cooker and mix until well combined.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  5. Add cheese cubes to slow cooker; stir until melted.
  6. Add cheddar and Parmesan and stir until melted. Immediately turn off slow cooker to avoid curdling.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy your soup!
  8. We love to serve ours with Sheet Pan Garlic Breadsticks, but it’s also delicious as is!

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Slow Cooker 3 Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe (2)

Serves: 6

Slow Cooker 3 Cheese and Broccoli Soup

1 from 1 vote

This simple Slow Cooker 3 Cheese and Broccoli Soup is one of our favorites this time of year! It's so filling and comforting, we know you will love it.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups broccoli Florets
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

Nutrition

Calories: 395 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 26 g · Fat: 26 g · Saturated Fat: 16 g · Cholesterol: 83 mg · Sodium: 1816 mg · Potassium: 580 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 10 g · Vitamin A: 1226 IU · Vitamin C: 40 mg · Calcium: 792 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Skillet

  • Slow Cooker

  • Ladle

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Author: Kristen Hills

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  1. Julie Spady says:

    This sounds perfect for tonight...wish I had some velveeta on hand!

  2. Happy Valley Chow says:

    I love broccoli cheese soup and this recipe definitely looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing and Happy Holidays :)Happy Blogging!Happy Valley Chow

  3. kalamityray says:

    YUM! One of my favorite soups. I feel like this is a silly question, as it's a cream based soup, but is there a way to make a healthier version of this without sacrificing the flavor?http://thehaircarepro.com/tea-tree-oil-for-hair/

  4. Cyd says:

    You could try using a lowfat cream based soup to make it a little healthier.

  5. Stephanie says:

    How many servings is this? I'm planning to make it for my husband's coworkers on Monday and need to know if I should double/triple the recipe.

  6. Cyd says:

    Just click on the MAGIC button under the picture. This is our new sister site - MyRecipeMagic.com. It gives you all of the nutrtitional information on our recipes. You can click on NUTRITION and find more nutritional info.

  7. Nissa says:

    Can you freeze this after you make it?

  8. Cyd says:

    We have not made this as a freezer meal.

  9. Gay Freeman says:

    I've made your cheese/broccoli soup twice. First time was perfect.....2nd time it curdled! I followed your directions except I added all the cheese at once...could this be the problem? Why?!

  10. Cyd says:

    Hi Gay. Not sure what could have happened. We haven't had it curdle on us. Did you use the same cheese both times?

  11. Kim says:

    I am going to try this...i just need to find a substitute for Velveeta, I don't like it

  12. Teresa Santini says:

    Hey, this recipe looks totally delicious! I just made it though and it tastes sweet. Could it be from the condensed milk or is it supposed to taste sweet?

  13. Lynne says:

    Hi, I tried this last night- followed the recipe to a T except for the onions- I've never had onions in a broccoli cheese soup. Unfortunately it turned out awful- it was not thick at all- tasted like watered down Velveeta. Maybe a thickening ingredient is missing like heavy cream? I have made many soups in my slow cooker and I'm a bit of a soup snob. Any suggestions?

  14. Cyd says:

    This isn't as thick as some of our other soups. But it was thick enough with all of the cheeses. You could cut back on the broth a little for a thicker soup.

  15. Cyd says:

    This recipe calls for evaporated milk, not sweetened condensed milk.

  16. Phallin @ CottageHomestead says:

    I love all of your crock-pot recipes, can't wait to try this one!!!

  17. Stephanie says:

    Do I turn off the slow cooker before I put the cheese in? Or after?

  18. Cyd says:

    It won't matter. Just put the cheese in and let it set in the slow cooker that has been turned off. :)

  19. Lena says:

    I tried this recipe today, and followed it to a T. It curdled and doesn't look edible at all. The cheese is just sitting in chunks. I've never seen Velveta do that. What did I do wrong ?

  20. Laura says:

    What would you suggest to use in place of the Velveeta?

  21. Cyd says:

    You could also use cheese whiz that comes in a jar.

  22. Kate says:

    Hi there. I followed this recipe and unfortunately it turned out horribly. I have no idea what went wrong but it has no flavor except butter. I had a bad feeling about it though when I saw that the only thickening agent was velveeta (not even real cheese). Two thumbs down, sorry.

  23. staci D says:

    Hi I use you website a lot and always enjoy the recipes. I just made this soup and although it tastes ok I would like it to be a little thicker. Any ideas after its already made?

  24. Maggie Otton says:

    Very watery. Wasted a lot of time and money. Not good. Milk would have been better than broth water.

  25. Kris says:

    Just wanted to let you know: This isn't vegetarian due to the chicken broth involved.That being said ... my husband LOVES this recipe. It's his favorite soup and he gets excited like a kid when I do make it :)I've made it several times and to help keep from clumping: stir constantly. Wait until most of the velveeta cube you cut dissolves.We've also used this with an off-brand type velveeta and I think it tastes better ^_^

  26. PJ says:

    Found this recipe last year and have make it many times (many many many many times!!!!) We've added a few things that have helped to spice it (not all together): smoked paprika, chili seasoning for a bit of heat, garlic, and nutmeg. I've also started adding in butternut squash soup base to get a thicker broth as well as more veggies into my family's diet. It doesn't effect the flavor much but does help to thicken the soup. I've also taken out the chicken broth to make this a vegetarian soup but my hubby said its not as good as with the chicken broth (but he's a meat eater so what does he know!) And yes, I've double the recipe because I've got a huge slow cooker. Thank you so much for this great recipe!

  27. PJ says:

    This is one of our family favorites for a cold and dreary night or a pot luck party! We make a huge pot of this, using a box of chicken broth and a box of butternut squash soup. This adds to the creaminess and if you need a non meat version, just stick with the butternut squash soup. We've also added in different spices at times.... Using smoked paprika or Trader Joe's smoked south African blend (there is a recipe for it online that is very close). This gives it a nice smokey bacon flavor (my autistic son does my seasoning and this is what he came up with!)

  28. LB says:

    This soup was delicious! I made this for my husband's birthday lunch along with sub sandwiches and it was just like Panera! Thanks for the recipe

  29. Cyd says:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment! You made our day! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  30. Heidi says:

    Oh.My.Goodness. This is the best broccoli cheese soup. I haven’t had anything better. I found the recipe in Simple & Delicious and saw your website with the recipe - I’m going to check out some of your other recipes right away! Thanks for sharing. So. Good

  31. Cyd says:

    Hi Heidi. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment. We are so glad you liked the soup and hope you'll be back for more recipes!! Have a great week.

  32. KB says:

    OMG! I had to go back to see if I missed a step. Nope. So watery and curdled looking. I’m not sure I can even taste test it.

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  33. Carla says:

    Oh my this is a wonderful recipe I made this tonight I did add cream of broccoli to this soup , and I used frozen mixed broccoli,cauliflower,an carrots, it’s what I had an I really wanted this soup. But it is amazing. Thank you so much for your site, I’ve made several of your recipes an we love them all .

  34. Momma Cyd says:

    Thanks so much Carla for taking the time to leave us such a nice comment. Have a great week.

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What is the best melting cheese for soup? ›

What is the best cheese to melt in soup? I like to use mild or sharp cheddar, but you can use monterey jack, pepper jack, or a mix of several. If you really want to make it luscious, you could even stir in some goat cheese or gruyere.

How to thicken up broccoli cheese soup? ›

HOW CAN YOU MAKE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP THICKER?
  1. You can mix equal parts butter and flour to form a thick paste, then stir that into the soup.
  2. You can whisk some cornstarch into cold water or broth until the cornstarch is dissolved, and stir that into the soup.
  3. You can add a bit more cheese.
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Why won t my cheese melt in my broccoli cheddar soup? ›

Grate the cheese yourself.

Pre-shredded cheese is often coated in anti-caking agents that can prevent the cheese from melting into a lusciously creamy soup. To ensure that your broccoli cheddar soup has the best smooth and creamy texture, buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself.

How to prevent broccoli cheddar soup from separating? ›

Slowly add the cream or milk and continually stir after adding. This will help prevent it from curdling. Use shredded cheese and always reduce the heat to about low to medium before adding. Don't add the cheese all at once or you risk clumping.

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There's a family of semi-firm cheeses — among them, queso panela, queso fresco, paneer, halloumi, feta, cotija, ricotta and soft goat cheese — that won't melt over direct or indirect heat in your kitchen.

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If your Broccoli Soup tastes bland, there are several potential reasons. Here are some common culprits and suggestions to enhance the flavour: Insufficient seasoning. Solution: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper accordingly.

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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.

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A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup is a comforting and delicious meal, but it can always be improved with the right sides. Salads, grains, crackers and breads, proteins, and desserts all work great with this soup, and the combinations are endless.

Can you use pre-shredded cheese in soup? ›

Will cheddar cheese melt in soup? Cheddar will definitely melt here — but you'll want to start with block cheese for this cheddar potato soup. Pre-shredded cheese, though convenient, is coated with an anti-clumping agent that interferes with the cheese's ability to melt smoothly and evenly.

How to properly add cheese to soup? ›

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How to add cheese to soup without curdling? ›

To prevent cheese from curdling, it's important to add it to the soup slowly and at a lower temperature. Gradually incorporate small amounts of cheese into the hot soup while stirring continuously. Also, avoid boiling the soup after adding the cheese.

Why does my broccoli cheddar soup taste grainy? ›

TROUBLESHOOTING: WHY IS MY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP GRAINY OR CURDLED? This can happen if the temperature gets too high. Basically the proteins in the cheese tighten up and squeeze out the fat. You end up with a grainy, curdled consistency.

Why is my broccoli cheese soup gritty? ›

Your soup may become grainy if the cheese or dairy curdles. With a recipe like the one that follow you shouldn't have trouble because the cheese is added as a finishing component, off heat. But to avoid “breaking” the dairy while reheating (or with other dairy-rich soups), take it low and slow.

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