Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A quick and creamy Instant Pot soup rich in flavor with fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of diced onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and let it heat up.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Pour in the broccoli florets and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Close the lid and set the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release to let the steam escape.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, replace heavy cream with half-and-half. This soup can be frozen and reheated when ready to eat.