I love the slow cooker (or Crock Pot)! Especially in the busy fall and winter months. When you can put something on, have it cook and smell yummy and not have to do much! Oh that’s perfection! And that’s exactly what this Creamy Broccoli and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Soup brings to the table!
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Nice and easy to make
This Creamy Broccoli and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Soup totally works for the cooler months when you want something yummy, warm, and filling (and easy!).
Got leftovers?
This soup is great for a little variety too. You can throw in some ham or some bacon, to add a nice meaty smoky flavor. Throw in some leftover Thanksgiving turkey to help use up those leftovers.
Easy to make
If you want to make it even easier, use some shredded carrots from the produce section at the grocery store.
I would just throw those into the crock pot and not even worry about precooking them, because they’re so small they should cook up really quickly.
What if I can’t find wild rice?
If you can’t find plain wild rice at the store, you can use a rice blend instead.
I saw many rice blends that had wild rice in them when I was shopping for the ingredients for this soup.
I had to go to Trader Joe’s to get the plain wild rice, as my grocery store didn’t carry it.
Other great soups
Looking for more great soups to serve? I love soup, and here are some of my favorites!
What kind of milk to use?
I highly recommend half and half for this recipe; it’s what gives a really creamy soup.
But, if you don’t want those calories, use the milk of your choice: skim milk will make a thinner soup that’s lower in calories, whole milk will give a good compromise between half and half and skim milk.
You could even use a non-dairy milk like canned coconut milk (that would give a great thick soup), or almond milk.
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Creamy Broccoli and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Soup Recipe
Creamy Broccoli and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 4 carrots sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup wild rice uncooked
- ½ cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 cups broccoli florets broken into small florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ½ cup sliced almonds toasted
- paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the onions until tender and starting to brown, about 10-15 minutes. Add carrot and continue to cook 5 minutes until carrot is soft. Transfer cooked vegetables to the bowl of a 4-quart slow cooker.
- Add next 8 ingredients, broth through pepper, to the slow cooker, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 2 ½ to 3 hours, or until vegetables are softened and rice is cooked.
- About 30 minutes before serving the soup, mix in the half and half, broccoli, and cheese, cover, and cook on low for another 30 minutes. Taste for seasonings. Ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with almonds and paprika, and enjoy.
This broccoli soup has our name written all over it. I just got my “Farm fresh box” and it has two big bunches of broccoli. I may even try this recipe with the cauliflower I received. Excited to try this.
Such a yummy soup Debi, this one definitely caught my eye. I love that fall is starting soon and we can enjoy more soups!
I love everything going on in this soup and I’ll add it to my recipe list.
Broccoli is a major YES for my husband and I. So is the crockpot. I like the way the broccoli, cream and cheese go in just at the end. This looks so rich and flavorful. love the wild rice too!
I love the broccoli in this hearty soup and of course the extra nutty flavor and crunch from the almonds! What a perfect fall and winter soup!
I am so happy it is once again soup season! I love broccoli, so I can’t wait to make this for my family.
I’ve been looking for a good broccoli soup recipe and i think i’ve found what i’m looking for! Love the almonds on top, wonderful idea!
Broccoli soup is one of my favorite soups I am so glad fall is here so I have an excuse to eat more soup!
What a beautiful soup. I love the crunchy almond slivers on top.
I rarely put rice in a soup but I really like it, this looks fantastic, lovely pictures!
Did a bit more sharing via #TryaBiteTuesday – it just looks soooo good! Have a fabulous day, hope to see you next week!
I love everything about this soup, Debi! It sounds so warming and comforting, love the spices and it looks gorgeous too! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. Stumbling, pinning and sharing ๐
This creamy broccoli and wild rice soup sounds perfect for our cold blustery winter here.
Love this creamy and delicious soup! Looks so comforting!