Crock Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This is a pretty simple creamy soup to make and serves four.

• 4 cups shredded hash browns, thawed
• 3 cups small-chopped broccoli florets
•  1 cup shredded carrot
•  1 shallot (or 1/2 small sweet onion), minced
• 3 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 4 oz (1/2 cup) herbed cream cheese
• 1 cup milk (2% fat or higher)
• 8 oz (1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping salt and pepper

1. Place the hash browns, shallot, chicken broth, and milk into a blender and blend to smooth. 
2. Add to the crockpot with the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
4. Serves 4 to 6

Concerned about the hash browns? Try using pre-cooked and mashed cauliflower!