So, you know that super thick broccoli cheddar soup you get at some of those all you can eat chain restaurants? The one where there it is so thick that your spoon practically stands up by itself in the bowl and the broccoli is so cooked that it is one with the soup? This is not that soup. Nope. This is a lighter version where the soup is a gentle creamy cheddar broth and the broccoli florets are cooked separately so they have a nice little crunch. And even better, most of it happens in the slow cooker, one of the most magical appliances in my kitchen. Let's go make some!