Slow Cooker Broccoli and Cheese Soup | Recipe Cart | Recipe Cart

Ingredients

• 5 cups chopped broccoli florets (about 16 ounces)
• 1 cup grated carrots, (you can grate yourself or use bagged, pre-cut julienne carrots)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (do not use fat free)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 can 2% evaporated milk ((12 ounces))
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated* ((1 block))