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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Instant pot broccoli cheese soup pin

Easy recipe for instant pot broccoli cheese soup. It has a simple preparation and quick cooking time. Only 1-minute active pressure cooking! Recipe with process photos and video!

Instant pot pressure cooker broccoli cheese soup

This pressure cooker broccoli cheese soup can be customized to everyone’s liking, so you can easily experiment with the quantities of all ingredients.

It does not call for a ton of cream and cheese. On the contrary, only a little amount is used for flavor. This makes it a lighter and more nutritious soup, but If you prefer a richer soup, feel free to add as much cheese and cream as you like.

Simple recipe directions, useful tips and FAQ’s as well as serving suggestions are part of this post.

Making broccoli soup with cheese

How to make broccoli cheese soup in instant pot

Start by sauteing leeks in a pressure cooker with some butter. When done, add garlic and stir it around until it releases its aroma. Add broccoli florets, carrots, broth and seasoning. Stir well and cook under pressure for 1 minute.

It’s important to release the pressure manually right after the time is up. While waiting for the pin to drop, prepare a soup thickener on the stove. This literally takes about 2 minutes. Add the thickener to the pot and cook for a minute or two before you stir in cheddar and you are ready to serve.

Spooning broccoli cheese soup straight from instant pot

How to thicken a soup?

Flour (all-purpose) is a common soup thickener that works best. Add it to a saucepan with melted butter and stir. Lumps will form, but this is ok. They will dissolve once you pour some liquid and whisk until they dissolve. Then, just pour in the ready soup and cook for a while until thickens. Note that this broccoli cheese soup will thicken more once cooled down.

Gluten-free flour also works.

Cornstarch is another option and works well. However, it’s important to remember that a cornstarch slurry should be also mixed with some liquid from the soup before you pour it all into the pot.

My mom’s favorite thickener is instant potato flakes, so if you are familiar with these, you can use them. However, I have not tried using them myself, so not sure about the quantity nor process.

Bowl of freshly made broccoli cheese soup

What can I substitute for cream?

This pressure cooker broccoli cheese soup calls for heavy cream (double cream). If you don’t have it on hand or prefer a lighter soup, use half and half (about ¾-1 cup) or milk (of any fat level).

Substitutions will affect the thickness of the soup, so if it turns out thinner than you like, use more thickener.

Serving suggestions

This creamy cheese soup could be served in a bread bowl or simply with bread on side. We like potato bread or freshly baked dinner rolls with this soup.

Buttered toast is also delicious!

Add crispy bacon or a sprinkle of fresh chives as a garnish and serve warm.

Storage:

Once cooled, store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last up to 3-4 days when stored properly. Always reheat as much/as little as you need.

Eating broccoli and cheese soup with bread

Useful tips when making broccoli cheese soup in pressure cooker

  • Vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken or beef stock. If using low sodium one, you might need to add more salt. Stock cubes are also great substitutes. Simply use as much as needed for 4 cups of water.
  • Instant pot broccoli cheddar soup takes literally 1 minute to cook (under pressure). The broccoli will come out perfectly soft but after adding the rest of the ingredients and stirring a lot, some might completely dissolve in the soup. If you prefer chunks, leave the florets larger and set the pressure cooker timer to 0 minutes.
  • If you bought whole broccoli, make sure to use up all of it – including the stems (dice them or chop them into small pieces).
  • Cheddar cheese adds a ton of flavor to this instant pot broccoli cheese soup, so I don’t recommend substituting it with other types of cheese. For best results, buy a block and grate it yourself.
  • To keep broccoli and cheese soup warm, simply transfer it into a slow cooker and keep on low until ready to serve. However, instant pot has also a KEEP WARM function!

More instant pot soup recipes for you to try:

Instant Pot Potato Soup – this is a simple recipe with pantry ingredients.

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup – the perfect soup for winter. It’s not only delicious but also filling and hearty.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup – An Italian classic that is so easy to make in a pressure cooker!

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup – This rich soup is everyone’s favorite.

Check out our video for how to make instant pot broccoli cheese soup:

Instant pot broccoli cheese soup recipe
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Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Easy recipe for instant pot broccoli cheese soup. It has a simple preparation and quick cooking time. Only 1-minute active pressure cooking!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time17 mins
Servings: 5 portions, see note 5
Calories: 365
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter , see note 1
  • 1.5 cups leeks , sliced, see note 2
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 3 medium carrots , shredded
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 18 ounces/500 grams)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (or chicken, beef stock) (750 milliliters)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water (250 milliliters)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 milliliters), see note 4
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese heaped, see note 3
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Instructions 

  • Turn on instant pot and press SAUTE function. Add butter and leeks and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until it releases its aroma, about 1 minute.
    How to make broccoli cheese soup in instant pot step 1
  • Add shredded carrots, broccoli florets, vegetable broth, salt and pepper. Stir well.
    How to make broccoli cheese soup in instant pot step 2
  • Close with lid and lock it into its position. Turn the steam release valve to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) and set timer to 1 minute.
  • When the time is up, release the pressure manually by turning the steam release valve to VENTING. Be careful, the steam is hot.
  • Meanwhile: In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and paprika and stir well. Add 1 cup vegetable broth (or water) and stir until smooth. Turn off the heat.
  • Once the pin dropped, remove the lid. Press SAUTE function. Pour the flour thickener in the soup and stir until smooth and well combined. Add heavy cream, stir again and cook for about a minute.
    How to make broccoli cheese soup in instant pot step 3
  • Finally, stir in cheese and taste. Add more seasoning if needed.
    How to make broccoli cheese soup in instant pot step 4
  • Enjoy!

Video

Notes

  1. You can use either salted or unsalted butter. For best results use real butter, not butter substitutes.
  2. About 1 medium leek.
  3. You can use more cheddar if you like.
  4. Alternatively, use 2/3 to 1 cup half and half instead of heavy cream or milk for a lighter version.
  5. This recipe yields 5 portions when counting 1.25 cups of soup per person.
  6. This recipe was developed for a 6-quart/6-liter instant pot pressure cooker.
  7. To double the recipe, simply double all the ingredients. Cooking time will stay the same. It will easily fit in a 6-quart/6-liter instant pot.
  8. The overall cooking time does not include the time the pot needs to come to pressure. Count with about 10-13 minutes for a 6-quart/6-liter instant pot for the original recipe. When doubling the recipe, the pot might need more time for pressurizing.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli and cheese soup recipe, Instant pot soup recipe
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
365
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Cholesterol
 
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
1289
mg
56
%
Potassium
 
435
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
8438
IU
169
%
Vitamin C
 
71
mg
86
%
Calcium
 
245
mg
25
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. veena says

    03/12/2020 at 16:27

    Creamy, cheesy and delicious. Broccoli sounds healthy too. This soup is perfect for dinner.5 stars

    Reply
  2. Katherine says

    03/12/2020 at 16:59

    Oooh this is the ultimate comfort food. And so quick and easy too!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/12/2020 at 08:52

      Right? :)

      Reply
  3. Jenn says

    03/12/2020 at 17:07

    I sure could dig into a bowlful of this right now! I can’t wait to try this amazing recipe in my new IP!5 stars

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    03/12/2020 at 17:26

    You are making me hungry for broccoli cheese soup. Going to get the ingredients and make it right now.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/12/2020 at 08:51

      Hope you like it as much as we do!

      Reply
  5. Natalie says

    03/12/2020 at 17:29

    This soup looks absolutely amazing. It’s so creamy and sounds so tasty. I love that you used leeks as well. Can’t wait to give this a try.5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/12/2020 at 08:51

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Angela Morris says

    03/12/2020 at 17:40

    I love how full of veggies this soup is. The perfect dinner!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      04/12/2020 at 08:51

      Thanks, Angela!

      Reply
  7. Sally Russell says

    23/05/2021 at 03:41

    Thank you so much for so many delicious soup recipes! Everyone is better than the last! I love having them as leftovers for lunch as well. Thank you again for adding dinner joy to my family :)

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      24/05/2021 at 09:28

      Thanks so much for your feedback, Sally! It means a lot and more importantly keeps up motivated. Happy Cooking! :)

      Reply

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