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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
This Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup is velvety smooth, perfectly creamy, and rich and full of flavor. It is a one step recipe made in the pressure cooker, it is quick and easy to make and ready to serve in no time. The best part of this recipe is loading it up with all the toppings so make sure to have plenty!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds cauliflower florets
- 8 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz sharp cheddar grated
Topping options:
- Bacon crumbles
- green onion
- sour cream
- Additional Cheddar
- broccoli florets
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower in to roughly even smaller pieces. Add the cauliflower, garlic, chopped onion, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the pot of the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure, open the pot and add the cream cheese and cheddar. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Serve hot and garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Broth — Makes this soup vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- How to Store — Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.
- How to Freeze —
- How to Reheat — When ready to eat, reheat in the microwave in 30 seconds increments, or on the stovetop.
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free*, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
- *Gluten free- The soup is gluten free, however some topping suggestions listed may contain gluten. Check ingredients to confirm gluten exclusion.
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- Once the soup has cooled, add to an airtight container or freezer ziplock bag and freeze on a flat surface.
- You can also portion the soup: Divide the soup into individual or family-sized portions before freezing. This will make it easier to thaw and reheat only the amount you need.
- When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.25cup
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cup | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.