Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup Recipe
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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Description
The Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup Recipe centers on a medium head of fresh cauliflower seasoned with garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooked under high pressure in chicken broth. After an 8-minute pressure cook and quick release, the cauliflower is pureed directly in the pot to a creamy consistency. Heavy cream and grated cheddar cheese are stirred in until melted, providing a rich and cheesy flavor profile. The finishing touches of crisp bacon pieces and sliced green onions add texture and savory notes to the smooth soup.
This soup serves well as a warm appetizer or light meal, offering a blend of creamy and crispy textures from the cheese and bacon topping. The cheddar enriches the broth while the broth base maintains a savory undertone from the stock and garlic. It is suited to those seeking a comforting, vegetable-forward soup with a touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower medium size head, fresh
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 Bacon cooked until crisp and diced, sliced
- 3 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into chunks.
- Place the cauliflower in the bottom of the Instant pot.
- Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Pour the broth on top.
- Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Set the pressure to high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure.
- Blend the the cauliflower in the Instant pot with a hand mixer or an emersion blender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and 2 cups cheddar cheese.
- Stir until melted.
- Serve with bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions on top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1222IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 465mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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