Description
Creamy, cozy, and packed with cheesy comfort, this Classic Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is an easy recipe that turns simple ingredients into one of the best dinner ideas for busy nights. It is a quick dinner, a satisfying lunch, and one of those easy soup recipes that feels homemade and hearty while still being perfect for everyday food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
4 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook briefly.
2. Add the broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
3. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then do a quick release.
4. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until it reaches your preferred texture.
5. Stir in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
6. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water, then stir the slurry into the soup.
7. Add the shredded cheddar a little at a time, stirring gently until fully melted.
8. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes, then serve hot.
Notes
Avoid boiling the soup after adding the cheddar, because high heat can make the cheese separate and turn grainy instead of smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
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