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.