Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Print Page)
Rich and creamy soup made with fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar, ready in just 25 minutes using your pressure cooker.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
02 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Base
05 - 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Dairy & Cheese
07 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Spices & Seasoning
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Thickener
13 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
# Directions:
01 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté function. Melt butter, add diced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Sprinkle flour into pot, stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a smooth roux and cook out raw flour taste.
03 - Gradually pour in vegetable broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
04 - Stir in broccoli florets, grated carrot, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Seal lid and set to Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes.
06 - Perform quick release, open lid, and stir soup.
07 - Use immersion blender to purée soup to preferred consistency, either completely smooth or slightly chunky.
08 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté Low. Stir in milk and cream. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.
09 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheddar or fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The entire soup comes together in under 30 minutes start to finish
- That velvety cheese sauce consistency feels like a restaurant quality meal
02 -
- Never add cold dairy to a hot soup or the cheese will clump and separate
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes a massive difference in how smoothly it melts
03 -
- Temper your dairy by mixing a small amount of hot soup into the milk before pouring it into the pot
- Buy a block of cheddar and grate it yourself for the smoothest results