Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Instant Pot

A comforting Creamy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar soup is loaded with veggies and cheddar cheese. 

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese grated 
• 3 cups Broccoli cut into small pieces 
• 1 cup Carrot shredded
• 1/2 cup Onion diced
• 2 tbsp Butter 
• 1 tbsp Garlic minced 
• 2 cups Broth Veggie or Chicken

Seasoning (adjust to taste)

• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Red Chili Flakes

For stovetop 

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp All purpose flour
• 1 cup Cream heavy whipping or Milk

Instructions

• Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and melt butter in it. Add diced onions and minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes. 
• Add broccoli, carrots, seasoning and broth. Mix it all well. Press Cancel and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. 
• Set the instant pot on MANUAL or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 5 minutes. 
• When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid. 

On Stovetop

• When the pressure cooking is done, melt butter on a stovetop saucepan. Add the flour and saute for a minute until it is cooked. Whisk in the cream/milk, a little bit at a time, until you have a smooth thick consistency. 

Mix it together

• Change the instant pot to SAUTE mode. Stir in the sauce you prepared on stovetop. Add the cheddar cheese gradually, stirring continuously, until it melts. Press Cancel.  
• Soup is ready to be served.

Notes

• I used only cheddar cheese in this recipe. If you like, you can add other cheeses you love. 
• No cream variation: Some readers have tried this soup with milk, in place of cream and they loved it. It was a thinner consistency, but the same great taste.  
• This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker.
• This recipe has been updated to not cook flour under pressure.  The previous recipe instructions were requested by some readers, so I am sharing the changes here - 
  • In step 1, add all the butter (including what is mentioned in stovetop section). Add diced onions and minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add flour and saute for a minute until it is cooked. Add the broth and mix it well with the flour to a smooth consistency. Add broccoli, carrots and seasoning.
  • After this follow the steps to close the lid and pressure cook. Stir in the cream after releasing pressure. Stovetop steps can be skipped.