There’s nothing better than unwinding after a day of skiing or an adventure out in Frisco than the happy hour at the Inn. We offer our guests a complimentary glass of wine and a selection of seasonal hors d’oeuvres made right in our kitchen. In the winter we also offer a soup bar with homemade bread, soup de jour, hot cider, tea and cocoa. A classic soup and a favorite among many is Broccoli Cheese Soup. This recipe from Cooking Classy is perfect for a snowy day and will make your stomach feel warm and happy.
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 Tbsp all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 5 cups small diced broccoli florets*
1/8 tsp dried thyme 1/2 cup heavy cream
12 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (or more to taste)
2 oz parmesan cheese, freshly & finely shredded
Directions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 3 – 4 minutes. Add garlic, flour and season lightly with salt and pepper then cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in evaporated milk (whisk well to smooth). Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken then pour into a slow cooker along with chicken broth, diced broccoli and thyme. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH heat for 2 1/2 – 3 hours or low heat for 6 hours. Turn heat to warm (or off) and stir in heavy cream, then add in shredded cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese and stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
*From about 20 oz broccoli crowns, large stems cut off and discarded (or reserved for another use), florets diced into small pieces.
If you enjoyed this recipe and want to try other soup dishes, don’t forget to visit our onsite dining next time you stay with us! Plan your stay today by clicking here, or call 970-668-3224 to make your reservation at the Inn.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
