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    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Published: Aug 24, 2018 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you have never tried Instant Pot soup recipes before, you must give it a try, and this Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is the perfect one to start with. One of my favorite soups at Panera Bread is the broccoli cheddar soup. Lots of kids are not fond of vegetables or broccoli in particular, but they will try this soup because of it's cheesy flavor. This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is so simple to make and takes hardly any time. If you do lots of Instant Pot cooking, check out these Must Have Instant Pot Accessories and our German Potato Soup in the Instant Pot.

    This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is perfect for a chilly fall evening. It takes no time to make is full of cheesy goodness!

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    • Why you'll love Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this broccoli cheese soup recipe
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    Why you'll love Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

    • Tastes rich and creamy with a wonderful cheesy flavor
    • Pressure cooking means it's done in 25 minutes and packed with intense flavor
    • Tastes like the soup from Panera Bread at a fraction of the cost
    broccoli cheddar soup in the instant pot

    Ingredients

    • salted butter
    • fresh broccoli florets
    • carrots
    • celery
    • onion
    • water
    • heavy cream
    • sharp cheddar cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste

    How to make this broccoli cheese soup recipe

    To prepare the Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, begin by dicing and chopping the celery, carrots, onion and broccoli.

    chopped carrots

    Set the pressure cooker to the Saute function, add butter and melt. Next, add the onions, carrots and celery to the pot and stir for a few minutes until the onions have softened. When that happens, turn off saute function. Then add broccoli and water to the pot and stir.

    vegetables in the instant pot

    Now it's time to let the Instant Pot work it's magic! Close the lid and seal it. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes is up, do a manual release.

    instant pot

    Set the Instant Pot to the Saute function again. Add the heavy cream and stir. Continuing stirring until the cream has warmed.

    For this recipe you can use diced cheese or shredded. Whatever you have on hand will work.

    diced cheddar cheese

    Add the cheese into the pot, continuing to stir until the cheese has melted.

    broccoli cheddar soup in the instant pot

    Now you can use an immersion blender to make the soup less chunky. If you prefer your soup to have a little more "bite" to it, you can leave it as is.

    Once the cream and cheese have warmed and melted, this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is ready to serve. I like topping this with some shredded cheddar and serving it with some oyster crackers. This would go great with a grilled cheese sandwich.

    If you have any leftovers of this soup, it is best reheated on the stove.

    Instant pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    📖 Recipe

    Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is perfect for a chilly fall evening. It takes no time to make is full of cheesy goodness!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 477kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon salted butter
    • 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
    • 2-3 carrots, chopped
    • 2-3 stalks of celery, chopped
    • ½ onion, diced
    • 3 cups water
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 8 oz sharp cheddar

    Instructions

    • To prepare the soup, begin by dicing and chopping the celery, carrots, onion and broccoli.
    • With the Instant Pot on Saute function, add butter and melt. Add onions, carrots and celery to the pot and stir for a few minutes until the onions are softened. When finished turn off saute function.
    • Add broccoli to pot along with the water and stir.
    • Close and seal lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes is up, do a manual release.
    • Return the Instant Pot to the saute function. Add the heavy cream and stir. Continuing stirring until the cream has warmed.
    • If you are using a cheese block, dice the cheese into small pieces. Shredded cheese will also work for this recipe just fine!
    • Add the cheese into the pot, continuing to stir until the cheese has melted.
    • Now you can use an immersion blender to make the soup less chunky. If you prefer your soup to have a little more "bite" to it, you can leave it as is.
    • Once the cream and cheese have warmed and melted, this is ready to serve. I like topping this with some shredded cheddar.

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    Notes

    Tips: To reheat: Reheat on the stove top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5440IU | Vitamin C: 56.8mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutrition facts may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Broccoli soup with cheese made in the instant pot

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store broccoli cheddar soup instant pot?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove for best taste.

    Can I use frozen broccoli?

    You can use frozen broccoli in this recipe also.

    What do I serve with Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup?

    I love serving this soup with some crusty bread and a side salad.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie

      August 28, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      This broccoli cheddar soup looks and sounds so comforting and delicious - such a great idea for dinner on colder days 🙂

    2. Katie

      August 28, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      I am always amazed at my instant pot and the flavors it can combine so quickly! This recipe with all of the cheese and cream is definitely one of the best!

    3. camila

      August 28, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      this recipe is perfect for back to school season, because it's so easy to make and still nutritious and delicious!! love it@

    4. Jill

      August 28, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I am a total newbie with my Instant Pot. Took me a long time to jump on the bandwagon so to speak. But I definitely want to try this soup in it now!

    5. Lisa Huff

      August 28, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      Love that you can make this soup in the Instant Pot, so easy!

    6. Krissy Allori

      August 28, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is so much better than the store bought versions of broccoli cheddar soup! So delicious!

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    • Valentine Ideas for Kids - Glitter Hearts

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