Description
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a comforting classic that combines fresh broccoli and rich cheddar cheese into a creamy delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping broccoli, dicing the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and onions; cook until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic; cook for another minute.
- Add broccoli, broth, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; stir well.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Release pressure and blend until smooth.
- Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted; then add heavy cream.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra cheese or croutons if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg