Crockpot Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

with StarCatcher Herb Shop's  gourmet herbal blend: VEGGIE HARVEST 

INGREDIENTS

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5 cups chopped broccoli crowns

1 cup diced carrots

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

1 medium potato, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 oz. cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese (which has 1/3 fat of regular cream cheese)

2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 can evaporated milk or 2% evaporated milk

8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (hand grated is best. Pre-grated cheese is treated with starch and does not melt)

salt & pepper to taste

3 tablespoons StarCatcher VEGGIE HARVEST blend

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In a 5-6 quart slow cooker add broccoli, carrots, onion, garlic, potato, cream cheese, StarCatcher VEGGIE HARVEST blend, and broth. Mix. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW 4-6 hours. Broccoli should be tender. 

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Add evaporated milk. With an immersion blender or food processor, purée half to 3/4 of the soup, leaving some chunky broccoli for texture. Cover the soup and cook for 10 minutes on LOW. 

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Add cheese and salt & pepper to taste. Recover and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. 

Serve warm!