Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

32 ounces broccoli florets
½ onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups grated cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack

Directions:

Add the broccoli, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cream, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a 6 quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the broccoli is very tender.

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to a smooth consistency. Alternately, carefully transfer the soup to your blender in batches and blend. Be careful while blending hot soup and be sure to vent the steam when blending hot soup.

Add the cheese to the hot soup and stir well until melted and creamy.

Serve immediately with additional grated cheese and crumbled bacon, if desired.

Servings: 12, 1 cup per serving

Nutritional Information: Calories: 360, Fat: 30g, Carbohydrates: g, Fiber: g, Protein: g

Calories: 360kcal (18%)| Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)| Protein: 14g (28%)| Fat: 30g (46%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Net Carbs: 4g (8%)