Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Pampered Chef Garlic & Herb Seasoning, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar

Directions

1. Add broccoli, carrots, onion, broth, seasoning, and pepper.
2. Cook LOW 4–5 hours until vegetables are very tender.
3. Blend smooth with an immersion blender, or carefully blend in batches and return to cooker.
4. Stir in half-and-half, then cheddar a handful at a time. Cook LOW 20–30 minutes, just until hot; do not boil.