Broccoli Cheese Soup

Modified from Cozy Country Living

Large head of broccoli, chopped (so we freeze ours in gallon bags and I used two bags, one of stems, one of florets)

Large onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups grated carrots

5 cups chicken stock (they said vegetable, you need a meat broth here I feel to get enough flavor)

2 cups milk

2 tbsp. butter

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tbsp flour

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Place all ingredients into slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired texture. Top with more cheese.

Serves 6.