"Rich n' creamy easy slow cooker broccoli cheese soup. So tasty you'll crave it all year round!..."
INGREDIENTS
•
4 tablespoons butter
•
5 tablespoons flour
•
3 cups milk ((I like fat free half & half, use your favorite. The higher the fat content - such as heavy cream - the creamier and richer your soup will be))
•
3 cups chicken broth ((or vegetable broth for vegetarian))
•
1/2 onion, (diced)
•
3-4 cups chopped broccoli florets ((just the bushy tops - discard the stems or use them for another recipe))
•
1 tablespoon minced garlic
•
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•
2 ounces cream cheese
•
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ((yellow))
•
2 teaspoons salt ((or to taste))
•
1-4 teaspoons black pepper ((or to taste))
•
optional: extra cheese for topping