Slow Cooker Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 190 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

A hearty, slow-cooker soup loaded with potatoes, celery, carrots, broccoli, and creamy Velveeta® cheese—perfect for a cozy, comforting one-pot meal.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
3 cups milk
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 (1 pound) packages processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup diced potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots

Directions

1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring until onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Combine condensed soup, milk, and ranch dressing mix in a slow cooker. Whisk until combined. Stir in processed cheese food. Add broccoli, celery, potatoes, carrots, and onion-bell pepper mixture.
3 Cover and cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts, 3 to 4 hours.