Description
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your soul with every creamy spoonful. This rich and cheesy soup combines fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family dinners. With its vibrant green color and velvety texture, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and onions, cooking until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped broccoli and pour in vegetable broth to cover the vegetables completely.
- Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Perform a quick release of pressure when done.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg