Lactose Free Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

Lactose Free Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Tender broccoli and carrots simmer low and slow with onion, garlic, and a savory hit of Dijon and smoked paprika, building a deeply flavorful base right in the slow cooker. A quick partial blend keeps some hearty vegetable texture while the rest turns velvety smooth, so every spoonful has both body and bite. The finished soup is thickened until it coats the back of a spoon and gets that classic, sharp cheddar tang and warmth in every bowl. It's an easy, low-effort dinner that ladles up rich and comforting, especially with crusty bread on the side for dipping. This one works well for a lactose free table without losing any of that cozy, cheesy appeal.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 medium yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 lb broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dijon mustard
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 2 cups)

For the roux

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk

For serving

crusty bread or crackers, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, broccoli florets, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the broccoli and carrots are completely tender and easily pierced with a fork.

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