Best Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

INSTANT POT® BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

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I intentionally made this as low carb as possible, but it still has the comfort of a richer broccoli-cheese soup.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small onion, diced
1 head broccoli, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup crema con sal (salted Mexican-style sour cream)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter; saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, chicken broth, and whipping cream.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes, then switch to the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir in Cheddar cheese, crema con sal, and garlic granules. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 166.3 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 1231.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

INSTANT POT® BROCCOLI-POTATO-CHEESE SOUP

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This Instant Pot® broccoli, potato, and cheese soup is easy-peasy.

Provided by peloquinswife

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen shredded potatoes
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup half-and-half

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, potatoes, broccoli, garlic, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Puree soup as desired with an immersion blender. Stir in Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time. Stir in half-and-half. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1491.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

INSTANT POT BROCCOLI-HAM & CHEESE SOUP

Instant Pot Broccoli-Ham & Cheese Soup image

Fun broccoli fact: Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, making it a cruciferous vegetable.

Provided by Amy H. @Meave

Categories Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cup(s) diced, cooked ham
1/4 cup(s) (1/2 stick) butter
4 cup(s) fresh broccoli flowerets
3 tablespoon(s) dehydrated onion flakes
2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated garlic flakes, or minced garlic or garlic powder
2 cup(s) chicken broth
2 cup(s) milk
1/4 cup(s) corn starch
1/2 pound(s) velveeta cheese cut into cubes
- salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

Select the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot.
Melt butter, add ham, garlic and onion. Saute until ham is starting to brown.
Press CANCEL on Instant Pot.
Add broccoli and broth to Instant Pot.
Cover and lock the lid. Make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing.
HIGH pressure for 3 minutes.
When cook time is finished, use quick release. When pressure is released, remove lid.
Strain Broccoli out and finely chop. Then return broccoli to pot.
Select the SAUTE button and bring broth back to a simmer.
Mix cornstarch and milk together until smooth, add milk and velveeta to pot. Continue to stir until smooth and thickened.
Salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Press CANCEL on Instant Pot.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve!