Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup

I am going to make this today. EXCITED. Gonna be SO good!!
(serves 6)

1/3 cup Kerrygold butter, sliced
1&1/2 cups chopped sweet* onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 T. all-purpose flour
Kosher* salt and white* pepper
2 (12 oz.) cans evaporated milk
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 cups small diced broccoli florets
1/8 t. dried thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (or more to taste)
2 oz. Parmesan cheese, freshly and finely shredded

Melt butter in a large skillet over med. heat. Add onions and sauté until they begin to soften, about 3-4 mins. Add garlic, flour, and season lightly with S&P then cook, stirring constantly, 2 mins. While whisking, slowly pour in evaporated milk (whisk well to smooth). Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken then pour into a slow cooker along with the chicken broth, diced broccoli, and thyme. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH heat for 2&1/2-3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Turn heat to warm, or off and stir in heavy cream, then add in shredded cheddar and parmesan and stir to blend. Season with S&P to taste and serve warm.

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Machete Milletti