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Creamy Instant Pot broccoli cheddar soup in a bowl with a spoon.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 4 cups broccoli cut into small florets
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 cups (8oz) sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in the Instant Pot on 'Sauté' mode. Add in the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    Sautéing diced onion and garlic in melted butter in an Instant Pot for Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
  • Add in the broccoli, chicken broth and carrot.
    Instant Pot broccoli cheddar soup with broccoli florets and carrots.
  • Cover and set to 'Sealing'. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Do an instant steam release.
    Setting the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for broccoli cheddar soup.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of warm water.
    Whisking cornstarch with warm water in a small bowl for Instant Pot broccoli cheddar soup.
  • While stirring constantly, whisk the mixture back into the soup. Turn to 'Sauté' mode and cook until thickened, about 2 to 4 minutes.
    Whisking a thickening mixture into Instant Pot broccoli cheddar soup.
  • Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the cheese a little bit at a time until fully melted.
    Stirring shredded cheddar cheese into Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
  • Stir in the cream and season to taste with salt
    Stirring cream into Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 34g (52%) Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) Sodium: 469mg (20%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.