Description
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a warm, creamy delight that envelops tender broccoli in a rich, cheesy embrace. Perfect for cozy evenings, this quick and satisfying dish transforms fresh ingredients into a comforting bowl of happiness. With just a few simple steps, you’ll create a flavorful soup that’s sure to please everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil, then sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth; stir to combine and cook for an additional minute.
- Close the lid securely and set to 'Manual' mode for 5 minutes.
- After cooking, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve away from you.
- Open the lid and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg