SLOW-COOKER THREE CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP

Slow-Cooker Three Cheese Broccoli Soup image

This crockpot broccoli cheese soup is a cheesy comfort food classic that's warm and satisfying for everyone in the family. With just fifteen minutes of prep, your slow cooker does all of the work for you, and the result is a delicious soup that will have everyone spooning up seconds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 bag (16 oz) frozen baby broccoli florets, thawed
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ Original cheese product (from 16-oz box), cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (6 oz)
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
Additional shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, if desired

Steps:

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, pepper and salt; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in evaporated milk until smooth. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Stir in broth and thawed broccoli.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until hot but not simmering.
Add cheese cubes to slow cooker; stir until melted. Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle individual servings with additional cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 cups, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g