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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

An easy instant pot recipe that tastes even better than the original Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Ready in just 30 minutes! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup onion , chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup carrot , grated
  • 1 head broccoli , florets only, cut into small bunches
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar , grated
  • fine sea salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Set the Instant Pot to the saute function. Add the butter and onion, saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the flour and garlic, saute for an additional 2 minutes. Add the carrots, broccoli, nutmeg and vegetable stock.
  3. Change setting to manual, high pressure and set for 15 minutes.
  4. Use quick release method. Stir in the cream and cheddar cheese. Season to your liking with salt and pepper. Broccoli should easily break into small pieces. Serve hot.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, make sure to come back and let us know how you liked it! 

Notes

  • Please note that you can easily double this soup by doubling the amount of ingredients, but you do not need to change the cooking time. However, this depends on the size of your pressure cooker.
  • Generally speaking, never fill your pressure cooker more than 1/2 to 2/3 full, although with raw broccoli, there is a ton of air between, so this is hard to judge. You should be fine in a 6qt or larger pressure cooker. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 516kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 153mg (51%) Sodium 643mg (27%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5965IU (119%) Vitamin C 93.4mg (104%) Calcium 383mg (38%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516

% Daily Value*

Calories 516kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 153mg 51%
Sodium 643mg 27%
Potassium 504mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5965IU 119%
Vitamin C 93.4mg 104%
Calcium 383mg 38%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.