Description
A creamy, rich broccoli cheddar soup made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli (chopped very small)
- 1 ½ cups carrots (shredded or chopped very small)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cups broth (use 3 for a thicker soup)
- 4 Tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cups corn starch
- ¼ cups water
Instructions
- Start by chopping all the veggies and adding them to the inner pot of your pressure cooker.
- Next, include the broth, butter, minced garlic, paprika, sea salt, and cracked pepper. Stir to combine these ingredients thoroughly.
- Seal and close your Instant Pot, ensuring the vent is set to ‘sealing.’
- Set the pressure cooker to pressure cook on high for one minute.
- Allow pressure to build and complete the cooking cycle.
- Perform a quick release to let out the steam once the timer sounds.
- Next, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. The heat from the soup will help melt the cheese beautifully.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water until smooth and lump-free.
- Slowly stir the corn starch slurry into the pot until fully incorporated.
- Switch the Instant Pot to the ‘sauté’ setting, allowing the soup to heat and stir until it thickens.
- Adjust the seasoning to your liking before serving immediately, with your choice of garnishes!
Notes
For a thinner soup, add an extra cup of broth during the initial setup. Avoid using pre-packaged cheese that contains stabilizers for the best melting experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Healthy Soup