A family favorite, this Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup is so comforting and creamy even without the heavy cream! Throw it in the crockpot for 4 hours, then dig in!
Easy broccoli potato soup
Are you craving a big bowl of comfort food right now? Perfect! This Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup is the ultimate creamy, cheesy, and hearty meal that will warm you up in an instant.
I love making soups and stews in the slow cooker because there’s no babysitting involved. Just like my Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup and Slow Cooker Cabbage Beef Soup, this broccoli cheese potato soup is a set it and forget it recipe! Plus, the pantry-staple ingredients are simple and accessible, meaning you can throw this recipe together in a pinch or whenever you’re out of dinner ideas.
Even though this broccoli cheddar soup is made without heavy cream, every spoonful is sensationally creamy and delectable. You’d never know it was made with just 7 easy ingredients!
How to make broccoli cheese potato soup in the slow cooker
Making broccoli cheese potato soup in the slow cooker is so easy. Simply toss everything in the crockpot for 4 hours and get on with your day! Here’s how it’s done step-by-step:
Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the onions, potatoes, and broth.
Cook on High for 4 hours.
In the last 30 minutes of the cooking time, stir the broccoli into the soup mixture.
Whisk the cornstarch and milk together in a small bowl. Stir it into the soup in the last 15 minutes of the cooking time.
To finish, stir the shredded cheese into the soup until it melts.
Ladle the broccoli soup into bowls and enjoy!
Tips and variations
- Add meat – This recipe can be made with pre-cooked shredded chicken, meatballs, leftover turkey, sausage, or diced ham. Just stir the meat into the soup when you add the broccoli.
- Vegetarian broccoli soup – Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Toppings – Top each bowl with croutons, more shredded cheese, parmesan, chives, freshly cracked pepper, or roasted potatoes.
- Serving suggestions – Every bowl of this easy creamy soup must be served with dinner rolls, pretzel rolls or slow cooker bread for dipping!
Storing leftovers
Once the soup is cooled, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 4 days.
To reheat, heat the soup in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes or add it to a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use fresh or frozen broccoli?
Either! I used fresh broccoli but frozen broccoli will work too. If using frozen broccoli, add with 15 minutes left.
Can you make broccoli cheese potato soup in the Instant Pot?
You can! Place the onions, potatoes, and broth in the Instant Pot, cover with the lid, and seal the valve. Press “Manual/Pressure Cook” and cook on High for 3 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before letting the valve release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid when it’s done and turn on Saute mode to bring the soup up to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until softened. Next, add the cornstarch slurry and cheese, and stir until the soup is thick and the cheese is melted.
Can you freeze potato broccoli cheese soup?
Even though this broccoli cheese soup is made without heavy cream, it still contains milk, cheese, and potatoes, which don’t always reheat well after being frozen. The milk and broth tend to separate when they freeze and the potatoes could turn out mushy. Instead, store any leftovers in the fridge.
Looking for more comforting soups to try?
- The Best Cheeseburger Soup
- Frozen Cream of Broccoli Soup
- Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup
- Cheesy Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Creamy Sweet Pepper Soup
- Homemade Wonton Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Kielbasa Sausage and Kale Soup
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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup
PrintIngredients
- 1 large onion chopped
- 5 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 large head of broccoli chopped into florets
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add onions, potatoes and broth into slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours.
- With 30 minutes remaining add broccoli to slow cooker and stir.
- In a small bowl mix cornstarch and milk together. With 15 minutes remaining add cornstarch mixture to slow cooker.
- When 4 hours is up, add shredded cheese and mix until melted.
- Serve in bowls. Enjoy!
Kate says
Does it taste better with the chicken broth or vegetable broth?
Danielle Grandinette says
Can I double the recipe? Will it fit in my crockpot?
Pamela says
Hey Danielle, yes you can double the recipe. What size crockpot do you have?
Danielle Grandinette says
8qts. also do you think it would be ok to throw in the potatoes and broth and store in the fridge before cooking till the next day? trying to make it easy for my hubby to start.
Mary P says
I am literally typing while eating this soup. It is so good! Hot, thick, creamy – it doesn’t even need any extra seasonings. My family is already asking me to make it again this week. Very easy to put together, and most of all – Delicious!
Pamela says
Hey Mary, this makes me so happy to hear! Glad this soup was a hit and it’ll become a regular in your kitchen! 🙂
Kathy says
I made this last night and my kids loved it. I also added frozen carrots. Will make again.
Pamela says
I love the addition of carrots! Thanks for commenting and sharing!
Tammy Oliver says
Can you use store brought shredded cheese or should I get the block and shred it myself
Pamela says
You can use store bought shredded cheese, I often use that because it’s easier. Enjoy the soup!
Lisa says
I made this with a 16 ounce bag of frozen broccoli. Served it with rolls. My whole family loved it.
chuck says
can i use frozen broccoli? roll tide 🙂
Pamela says
You sure can! Enjoy this soup!
Erica Canettieri says
How soft do i need the potatoes to be when I add the broccoli? My crock pot is always off on the time with other recipes so I thought I would try to base off of how ready they seem
Pamela says
Hey Erica, can you easily slide a fork into the potatoes? If so, then it’s time to add the broccoli! Enjoy this soup, it’s one of my favorites!
Jackie says
How much SALT & PEPPER⁉️ I’m making this now, I’m sure it’s going to need spices ⁉️
Pamela says
Hey Jackie, I generally don’t add any because the vegetable broth has so much flavor. If you want to add salt and pepper, sprinkle in to desired taste. Enjoy!
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is one delicious and finger-licking soup. I could eat it every day!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This sounds great!! Would love it if you shared it at our What’s for Dinner Link up!!
http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-77/
Karly says
Looks delicious! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Italian Belly says
I love simple recipes, so this is great. Also, the perfect meal for our 6 degree weather. Visiting from ducks in a row blog hop!
Gingi Freeman says
Holy freaking smokes!!! I need to make his now, now, NOW!! It looks delicious! I am all about cooking in the slow cooker with two toddlers! Lol! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Monica says
I could so use this soup right now! Things are a mess here and I can’t cook but I’m sure hungry and this looks so thick and satisfying.
Mary says
I love broccoli cheddar soup on a cold winter day! I have never thought to make it in a slow cooker instead of on the stove! I also like the addition of potatoes!
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
We love broccoli and cheese soup, but I never thought about making it in the slow cooker. I will need to try it this weekend! 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love using my slow cooker year round, but it’s extra perfect this time of year when it’s cold. Love the combination of broccoli and potato. And cheese definitely is never a bad thing 😉 Looks delicious!!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
Wow! This soup looks perfect for cold weather. I’ve never made this flavor so I can’t wait to try it 🙂
Kelly says
It’s been so cold here so we’ve been living on soups too! This one looks SO comforting and delicious!! Love how easy it is to make!
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says
I eat a lot of soups lately, it’s close to 0 degrees in Berlin and it’s just too cold. Love the idea of a new soup 🙂
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
Even though we are in a heat wave here, I could dunk some bread into that soup right now!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat says
The perfect antidote to this cold weather!
Cheri says
Hi Pamela, I’ve had a slow cooker now for about 2 years and really love it, great soup, love broccoli!!!
Suzanne says
Looks delicious Pamela. I have been promising myself that I would get a slow cooker, it’s so easy and look at the results, the soup really does look so good.
Wendy says
This creamy soup looks so warm and comforting! I would love to have a crockpot of this waiting for me when I get home!