Name: Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large onion (chopped); 1/2 cup celery (sliced); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups chicken broth (or stock); 6 cups fresh broccoli (about 2 heads); 4 oz cream cheese; 12 oz evaporated milk; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese (shredded); salt & pepper to taste