Create a smile factory right in your crockpot when you serve up this comforting Broccoli Cheese Soup. It’s a gourmet masterpiece and tastes just like your favorite cheesy, creamy Panera soup. Plus, with just 10 minutes of prep, it’s SO easy to make! Your slow cooker will do the work for you tonight!
Broccoli Cheese Soup
This souper tasty crockpot broccoli and cheese soup is also super-duper easy to make.
It’s loaded with captivating flavors that will tempt and tease you with each riveting spoonful!
Holly writes: “This is a very easy recipe. It makes a thick soup… it’s a keeper. My husband loved it, AND my very picky little girl!”
Believe me, this flavorful soup will fast become a favorite you’ll want on repeat! And don’t worry about the leftovers… there won’t be any!
Your whole family will be slurping it down and begging for seconds!
Just like when you start serving up bowls filled with this fan-favorite Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe, homestyle Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup, or this award winning 2 Hour Crock Pot Chili, too!
It takes just 10 minutes of actual hands on time. Then… you just set it, forget it, and let your slow cooker do the work!
Seriously… dinner doesn’t get any simpler!
That makes this rich and creamy (and seriously dreamy) soup one of the Best Soup Recipes for busy weeknights!
Plus, this soup is one of my favorite Hidden Vegetable Dishes for sneaking broccoli into dinner. Trust me, the kids won’t even notice the broccoli when they’re busy slurping up cheesy spoonful after spoonful of this cheese and broccoli soup!
So what are you waiting for? Your cheesy wonderment awaits….
Can You Use Frozen Broccoli for Broccoli Cheddar Soup?
Yes, you sure can! Using frozen cut broccoli is a quick and easy shortcut when making this delicious, savory cheese and broccoli soup!
So for this easy recipe, there’s no need to hassle with any extra prep. Today, we are going to keep things super easy and super delicious! Sound good?
Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST easy crockpot broccoli cheese soup with velveeta! And planning ahead will be easy when the ingredients are so easy to round up…
- Frozen Broccoli – No need to thaw.
- Velveeta Cheese – For rich, creamy cheese flavor.
- Onion – The white onion will add wonderfully savory flavors to your soup.
- Butter
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Cream of Celery Soup
- Evaporated Milk – This is ideal for making homemade soup.
- Black Pepper – You can use fresh cracked pepper for added flavor.
Like many of my other crockpot dinner recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to prepare this broccoli cheese velveeta soup.
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Making your own amazing Panera broccoli cheese soup copycat is going to be so easy
Just follow these simple instructions… and then sit back and relax.
1. Start by spraying your crockpot with a non-stick cooking spray.
2. Sauté the onions in butter.
3. Then combine all your ingredients in large mixing bowl, stirring well.
4. Transfer the cheese and broccoli soup mixture to your crockpot and cook as directed.
When done, serve and ENJOY!
Trust me, slow cooker fall recipes like this make preparing homemade soup crazy EASY!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storing Leftovers
This broccoli cheese velveeta soup makes the BEST leftovers! You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How To Reheat
For reheating, you can either use the stovetop or your microwave. To reheat on the stove, use low heat and stir often.
Or you can heat it in the microwave by cooking it for 10-15 seconds at a time, then stirring. Then, repeat the process until your soup is completely heated.
What to Serve with Cheese and Broccoli Soup
So what dinner sides go good with a heaping bowl or bread bowl filled to the brim with this delicious crockpot broccoli and cheese soup?
This slow cooker soup is so versatile. It really goes so good with so many different sides. A great place to start is with your bread. Dinner rolls and hot biscuits topped with Garlic Butter are always a safe choice. But don’t just stop there. Give your dinner a gourmet upgrade when you make some fresh No Knead Dutch Oven Bread or Sour Sourdough Bread, then start dunking it in this lovely Bread Olive Oil Dipping Sauce. Talk about yum, yum and more yum!
Broccoli Cheese Velveeta Soup Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe…
Gina writes: “It is absolutely delicious!!!!”
Cheryle writes: “I made this soup and it was the very best I had ever. Even my husband loved it”
Vanessa writes: “This could have been nicknamed “Copycat for Panera Bread Cheddar Broccoli Soup”. I thought it tasted almost identical to it. So yummy!! I made chicken breast on the side for my husband and served it with French bread. It was a very filling supper.”
Tonya writes: “Wouldn’t change a thing!! Best broccoli and cheese soup I have made yet!”
Sandra writes: “Love this, one of my favorites!”
Miranda writes: “This is SUCH a good recipe. Possibly some of the best broccoli cheddar soup I’ve ever had!! Great for fall and winter!”
Kayla writes: “Delicious Recipe!! So cheesy and delicious!”
Holly writes: “This is a very easy recipe. It makes a thick soup… it’s a keeper. My husband loved it, AND my very picky little girl!”
Alyssa writes: “Super easy and tasted great! Definitely staying in my Crock Pot rotation.”
Maria writes: “EXCELLENT RECIPE!!!! Soooo easy and ohhhh sooo good!!!! Sprinkled real bacon pieces and a pinch of cheddar cheese on each bowl! Wow!! Served with a side of sourdough bread.”
Sandy writes: “This soup will definitely be a weekly dinner during the fall/ winter. It was so delicious and easy to make.”
Jamie writes: “Absolutely amazing! Perfect for a cool fall day!”
Sharon writes: “Easy and delicious! A stick to your ribs type of soup. Treated us to some bread bowls… love when the soup is sopped up by the bread bowl! This is now my favorite broccoli cheese soup recipe!”
Angie writes: “Turns out delicious every time.”
Brenda writes: “This was a really easy recipe and very delicious!! A perfect meal for days when it’s painfully cold outside!”
Melissa writes: “Was so good. There was not a drop left to which my boyfriend was sad. He had none to take for lunch the next day.”
Kyla writes: “Now one of my favorites. 🙂 Love this recipe.”
Rachel writes: “This was easy. I just threw everything in and stirred lol.”
Tamicia writes: “I tried this last night and it was wonderful. Wouldn’t add anything to it. It was thick and very well flavored. My family loved it.”
Victoria writes: “This was amazing and super easy!”
Courtney writes: “Delicious!!!!!! My family and I love it and will be having it again. You sure know how to cook!”
Destinee writes: “Followed the recipe exactly. This was the best soup I’ve ever had. Delicious.”
Sharon writes: “I make this recipe all the time. Sooo good and sooo easy. It’s basically open and dump. It’s really good!”
Shantel writes: “Works great for bread bowls.”
Adrianna writes: “My kiddos LOVE this. And I get the big made fresh daily breads in the bakery at the grocery store and make bread bowls”
Sharon writes: “Easy and delicious! A stick to your ribs type of soup. Treated us to some bread bowls… love when the soup is sopped up by the bread bowl! This is now my favorite broccoli cheese soup recipe!”
Stephanie writes: “So easy and delicious! Worth trying for sure!”
Cassandra writes: “I made this last night but doubled it… didn’t even last 24 hours it was sooo good! It was delicious and I’m definitely going to be making it again, and I love that it was so easy and quick to make.”
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Frozen Cut Broccoli (1 bag), slightly thawed and roughly chopped.
- 1 White Onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp. Butter
- 10.5 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup (1 can)
- 12 oz. can Evaporated Milk
- 10.5 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Celery Soup (1 can)
- 10.5 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup (1 can)
- 16 oz. Velveeta Cheese, cubed (1 pound)
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Spray Crockpot with non-stick cooking spray
- Saute chopped Onion in Butter, then transfer to large bowl.
- Combine sauteed onions with all other ingredients in large bowl, and stir well.
- Transfer ingredients into sprayed Crockpot, then cover with lid.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours. ENJOY!
- When done, serve and ENJOY!
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: This broccoli cheese velveeta soup makes the BEST leftovers! You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- How To Reheat: For reheating, you can either use the stovetop or your microwave. To reheat on the stove, using low heat and stir often. Or you can heat it in the microwave by cooking it for 10-15 seconds at a time, then stirring. Then, repeat the process until your soup is completely heated.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!A BIG thanks to frugal friend Nicole for submitting this fabulous recipe!
As Nicole says… “So simple and yummy on a cool Fall day!”
substituted evaporated milke for heavy whipping cream and added in some chicken broth. turned out DELICIOUS! I will be keeping this recipe for sure
I’m so glad you liked it, Alexis… and that sounds delicious!
This soup was super easy to make! I love meals that are one pot recipes! Making it for my best friend who just gave birth! I did also add a little chicken broth since people said it was a little on the thicker side
I’m so glad you liked the soup! And adding a little chicken broth is definitely the tastiest way to thin it down if you’re wanting a less thick soup. 🙂
If I need to double or triple the recipe to feed more how will that affect the cooking time?
I honestly haven’t tried doubling or tripling it in a larger crockpot, but if you do… let us know how it turns out!
Je me régale avec ta soupe c’est très appétissant
Belle soirée
Merci beaucoup, Delphine. 🙂 Belle soirée
Can the broccoli and cheese soup be frozen
Hi Deb ~ it’s not recommended to freeze Velveeta because the texture just won’t be the same when it thaws, so this soup is better enjoyed the same day you make it. Hope that helps!
This looks amazing! I’ve read that it’s a pretty thick soup which I love but my husband does not. He also likes chicken in this soup too. I plan on adding chicken and chicken broth to the crock pot on Low for 4 hours, then adding the rest of the Ingredients on Low for 4 hours. Giving the chicken 8 hours to cook. I bet that’d be perfect!!!
Can I leave out the onion out of pure laziness?
You can leave out the onion or try using Onion Powder instead as a shortcut.
Hope this helps ~ Heidi
Can you add potatoes to this? To make something like a potato soup? If so,,how do you incorporate them?
I was wondering the same thing. Maybe saute 2 medium sized, cubed potatoes with butter and onions and add to mixture…
Amazing recipe and super easy!!! Only thing I did different was add a little butter, garlic and half a can more of evaporated milk. Perfect!!!
Sounds like delicious additions, Jasmine! 🙂
Making this tonight. Using cauliflower. Also hoping it will be ok in one and a half hours because I forgot to turn the crockpot on when I plugged it in. I did microwave cauliflower 3 min before I added it. Wish me luck.
Let us know how it turned out!
Followed it perfectly. ..a tad thick. DELICIOUS don’t get me wrong…portioned it out for office lunches and dripped a bit milk in for moisture and creaminess. ..Awesome add easy! …A+
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!