Ingredients

1yellow onion,chopped

3clovesgarlic,minced

½tspkosher salt

¼tspblack pepper

24ozevaporated milk,(2 cans)

6cupsvegetable stock,or chicken stock

6cupsbroccoli,diced into ½-inch pieces

¼cupbutter

¼cupall-purpose flour

4ozcream cheese,(half a block)

12ozsharp cheddar cheese,cut into cubes

mini bread bowls,for serving, optional

Preparation

Add the onion, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, evaporated milk, stock, and broccoli to the slow cooker.

Cook on High for 2 hours, or on Low for 4 hours.

In a small bowl, mash the flour and the butter together to make a paste.

Add in the butter and flour paste, cream cheese, and half the cheddar to the slow cooker.

Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Whisk really thoroughly and add in the remaining cheddar cheese.

Whisk again and serve in a bread bowl, if desired.