Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This Instant pot broccoli cheddar soup is one of my favorite easy soup recipes. It's such an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will enjoy. You're going to love this ultimate cheesy comfort meal.

Make broccoli cheese soup recipe in 20 minutes with your instant pot. Best served in a bread bowl or with a baguette just like the classic broccoli cheddar soup from Panera bread.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli, cheddar, Instant Pot, soup

Servings: servings

Calories: 113kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Instant Pot
Immersion Blender Regular blender works as well...

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower (roughly 5 cups)
16 ounces broccoli
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 3/4 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese (12 ounces)

Instructions

Set Instant Pot to manual mode and 0 minutes and steam broccoli inside using a steamer basket for the time set (0 minutes), once cooked remove and set aside
Steam cauliflower for 2 minutes on manual mode
In a measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup milk with corn starch until thoroughly mixed
Using an immersion blender, blend cauliflower and milk/cornstarch mix until smooth
Add remaining milk and cheese and stir to combine until cheese is melted (you can also use the immersion blender again here)
Gently stir in the broccoli and enjoy

Notes

Pro tip: Add spices like black pepper, red pepper flakes, more grated cheese, or even hot sauce for extra flavorful soup.

Why won't my cheese melt in my broccoli cheddar soup?Pre-shredded cheese is coated with an anti-caking agent that makes it difficult to melt. Using a block of cheese and freshly grating it will ensure your cheese melts smoothly.

Is broccoli cheddar soup good the next day? Instant pot broccoli cheese soup is good for 3-4 days in the fridge. Make sure your soup is completely cooled to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. You can reheat leftover soup the microwave or on the stovetop.

Is broccoli cheese soup keto? Yes this broccoli cheddar soup is low carb and safe to eat on a keto diet. If you're not following a low-carb diet, feel free to serve this recipe with garlic bread or in a bread bowl.

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