Name: The Best Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic; 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken stock if not vegetarian); 4 cups bite-sized broccoli florets; 1 cup matchstick or grated carrots; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup corn starch; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 cups cream or half-and-half; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Description

This Instant Pot broccoli and cheese soup recipe takes only ONE minute to make. It's an easy Instant Pot soup that's thick, creamy and healthy. Enjoy this gluten free and vegetarian soup for any meal!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken stock if not vegetarian)
4 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
1 cup matchstick or grated carrots
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup corn starch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups cream or half-and-half
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Select browning/saute to preheat the pressure cooker. Add the butter and onion and saute until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the chicken stock, broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Lock the lid in place, make sure the vent is set to seal, and select high pressure and 1 minute cook time.
When the cooking time ends, use the quick pressure release. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully.
In a small bowl whisk together the corn starch and cold water until smooth.
Set the pressure cook to saute/browning and slowly add the corn starch mixture to the pot. Stir constantly until the soup comes to a boil and thickens.
Turn off the pressure cooker. Slowly stir in the cream or half-and-half.
Add the cheese a handful at a time and stir until it melts.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Notes

You can use frozen broccoli in place of the fresh, no need to change the cooking time. Sometimes I used the mixed broccoli and cauliflower that's frozen and it works great too.
Feel free to use whatever cheese you like or have on hand, I use extra sharp cheddar for this recipe.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Category: Soup
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Soup

Keywords: Instant pot soup recipe, Instant pot soup, easy soup recipe, vegetarian soup, gluten free soup, quick soup recipe