Best 2 Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

Whether you are looking for a creamy yet healthy soup to serve your family for dinner or a comforting and quick recipe to enjoy during a busy weekday, instant pot broccoli cheese soup is the perfect choice. This versatile soup can be easily customized to your liking with the addition of various vegetables, proteins, and spices. With its rich, golden color and loaded with tender broccoli florets in a velvety cheese sauce, instant pot broccoli cheese soup is sure to delight young and old alike.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT® BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

Instant Pot® Broccoli-Cheese Soup image

I intentionally made this as low carb as possible, but it still has the comfort of a richer broccoli-cheese soup.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small onion, diced
1 head broccoli, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup crema con sal (salted Mexican-style sour cream)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter; saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, chicken broth, and whipping cream.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes, then switch to the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir in Cheddar cheese, crema con sal, and garlic granules. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 166.3 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 1231.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

INSTANT POT® BROCCOLI-POTATO-CHEESE SOUP

Instant Pot® Broccoli-Potato-Cheese Soup image

This Instant Pot® broccoli, potato, and cheese soup is easy-peasy.

Provided by peloquinswife

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen shredded potatoes
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup half-and-half

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, potatoes, broccoli, garlic, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Puree soup as desired with an immersion blender. Stir in Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time. Stir in half-and-half. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1491.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

For a smoother soup, blend half of the soup mixture in a stand blender or with an immersion blender.
To make the soup ahead of time, cook the soup according to the recipe. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
To freeze the soup, cook the soup according to the recipe. Let cool completely, then store in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
Serve the soup with crusty bread, crackers, or a side salad.
Garnish the soup with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, or croutons.

Conclusion:

This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and comforting soup on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.