I love soup for meals any time of the year, but with fall and winter rolling around the corner, soup is just perfect for the cooler temperatures coming up. I think I could enjoy soup every day of the week. Add this tasty soup to your meal rotation this fall and winter season!
With using the Instant Pot, it helps bring meal time to the table much quicker. This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is ready in just 15 minutes! So not only is it super delicious but also super fast to whip up!
I love all types of soup but this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Chicken Tortilla Soup are my favorites! Especially when the weather is cooler.
To make this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, it all starts with the Instant Pot. Simply add half the ingredients in, cook for 1 minute, then mix in the remainder of the ingredients. Although it is easy and quick to make and come together it does take a little bit of prep work before by prepping the broccoli, celery, onions, and carrots. To save time, I use a bag of prepared julienned carrots. Once you have the vegetables prepared, its time to get making the soup.
With the Instant Pot simply saute the onions and garlic with the butter for a few mintues. They will look translucent and slightly browned on the edges. Then add the broccoli, carrots, celery, and chicken broth. Place the lid on the instant pot and lock to sealing. Set the pot to cook on manual for 1 minute. While the vegetables are cooking, is the time to prepare the cream sauce by melting the butter and whisking in the flour to make a creamy mixture. Once the broccoli is finished cooking and done venting, open the Instant Pot lid. Then change the setting back to Saute continue to warm through the new ingredients. Here is when you can add in the butter/flour mixture and whisk that in. Then add the half and half and the cheddar cheese and stir in until it is warmed though out and the cheese is melted. Ladle out the soup into bowls and enjoy the Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
If you like the broccoli cheddar soup from Panera, you will love this! And especially how easy and delicious it is. It can be a stand alone meal as it is hearty and filling. Or pair it with a little bread or a side salad for a more complete meal.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients for Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup carrots, julienned
2 celery ribs, diced
4 cups broccoli florets, about 1 large head of broccoli
3 cups chicken broth
4 Tbsp butter
2 cups half and half
2 Tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste
Directions for Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
1. Using the Instant Pot, turn it on and to the Saute function. Add the butter. When it has melted, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute the onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
2. Add the celery, carrots, broccoli, and chicken broth.
3. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and lock into place. Set the valve to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to Manual for 1 minute.
4. Meanwhile, melt the 4 Tbsp butter. Add the flour and whisk into the butter slowly to form a creamy mixture. Set aside.
5. When the Instant Pot timer beeps, turn the valve to venting.
6. Turn the Instant Pot back to Saute function. Then add the butter/flour mixture into the pot and whisk together, The soup will thicken.
7. Add the half and half into the soup and stir in until heated through.
8. Add the shredded cheese and stir in until it has melted.
9. Stir in the salt and pepper to taste.
10. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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