1. In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, broccoli, butter, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix the chicken broth with corn starch and pour in.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
3. After this cooking time, add heavy whipping cream, along with shredded cheese. Cover and cook on high for additional 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this cozy bowl of Slow Cooker Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup.
Remember, the beauty of this recipe lies not only in its taste but also in the memories it can help create. So gather your loved ones around, share a warm bowl of soup, and let the magic unfold. This is a recipe worth saving and making time and time again, for it nourishes the body, warms the heart, and strengthens the bonds that hold us together.