Slow Cooker Broccoli Asiago Soup
This soup is comfort in a bowl, a thick and cheesy broccoli chowder
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 bag Broccoli florets, about 6 cups or 2 heads broccoli crowns
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cut in large cubes
- 1 can 12 oz, evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz grated Asiago cheese
- grated sharp cheddar for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Spray or line a slow cooker
- Put broccoli, onion and garlic into slow cooker and stir to combine
- Add cream cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning to taste
- Pour in chicken stock, stir, cover and set to low
- After 3 1/2-4 hours add Velveeta cheese and evaporated milk
- Replace cover and cook for 30 more minutes
- Puree soup with an immersion blender to desired consistency
- Add Asiago cheese, cover and cook for 15 more minutes to melt
- Serve garnish with grated cheddar