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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This easy broccoli cheese soup is ready in no time and my whole family loves it. We like to serve it with crackers for a quick lunch and add a salad to make it a complete dinner. 

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • ½ cup instant mashed potato flakes
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, and carrot to an electric pressure cooker. Close the lid and set the vent to sealing. 
  2. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Let pressure release for 5 minutes before carefully turning the valve to venting. 
  3. When all pressure has released, carefully open the lid of the pressure cooker. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Alternately, transfer the mixture to a blender and carefully puree. 
  4. Stir in the instant mashed potatoes until well combined and a bit thickened.
  5. Stir in the cheddar, cream, and hot sauce. Continue stirring until cheese has melted. Salt and pepper to taste. 
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This soup turns out quite thick and creamy as written and we love it. It's perfect for dipping hunks of crusty bread in the soup. If you'd like a thinner soup, stir in additional chicken broth or cream until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
  • For a vegetarian soup, use veggie broth in place of the chicken broth. 
  • We buy pouches of instant mashed potatoes at any grocery store. The buttery flavor is perfect and adds a little more flavor to this soup. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 865mg (36%) Potassium 573mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4205IU (84%) Vitamin C 91.8mg (102%) Calcium 479mg (48%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 865mg 36%
Potassium 573mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4205IU 84%
Vitamin C 91.8mg 102%
Calcium 479mg 48%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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