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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
The absolute best Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (resembling Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar Soup)! It's packed with veggies, loaded with flavor and has an irresistible cheesy and creamy texture. It’s a classic soup but made in a fraction of the time thanks to your pressure cooker.
Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced small
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 pound broccoli florets (approximately 6-7 cups)
- 2 carrots large dice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup Butter, melted
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Press the [Sauté] button and wait until the display says "hot." Then add olive oil and onions; stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add more olive oil, if needed, to prevent the onions from sticking to the pot.
- Add garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pot by adding vegetable (or chicken) broth and loosen any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot to prevent the "burn" error message. Then, press the [Cancel] button.
- Add broccoli, carrot, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Place the lid back on and turn the knob to the "sealing" position. Press [Pressure Cook] (or Manual for older models) and set it to high pressure for 3 minutes. (It will take about 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure)
- While the instant pot is coming to pressure, in a small bowl melt butter in the microwave. If the half and half is coming straight from the fridge, microwave it for 15 seconds so that it becomes room temperature. Whisk together the butter, flour, and half and half. Then, set it aside for later.
- When it is done cooking, QUICK RELEASE the pressure by turning the knob to "venting." Open the lid and give it a quick stir. Whisk in the butter/milk/flour mixture until it is fully mixed. Vigorously stir while adding the grated cheddar cheese. Do not let the cheese stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- Serve while hot!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1060mg
(44%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5484IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5484IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.