Instant Pot Broccoli White Cheddar Soup

Two bowls of Broccoli White Cheddar Soup garnished with parsley

Instant Pot Broccoli White Cheddar Soup

Full of rich creamy, cheesy flavour, and loaded with broccoli, this gluten-free Broccoli White Cheddar Soup cooks quickly in an Instant Pot. A family favourite!

Course Soup and Chowder

Cuisine American, Canadian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 374kcal

Author Elaine

Equipment

Instant Pot
ladle

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
½ cup onion, finely diced
2 cups carrots, julienne cut or grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup gluten-free flour blend
3 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth or chicken bone broth
6 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 cups sharp white cheddar cheese
½ cup whole milk, or half and half, or heavy cream
sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Press Sauté button and add butter and oil to the Instant Pot. Once melted, add the onion and carrots and sauté until onions are translucent and carrots have softened, about 3 - 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in flour until well combined. Add broth and stir until smooth.
Add the broccoli and leave on top of the soup. Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Press the Cancel button to turn it off, then press the Manual button and set for 8 minutes.
After 8 minutes, use the Quick Release and allow the steam to escape. Open the lid and turn off the Instant Pot.
Stir in the paprika and Dijon mustard. Add the cheese and stir until combined. Stir in the milk or half and half or cream. Taste and season as needed with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley or fresh thyme leaves and serve.

Notes

This pressure cooker soup freezes beautifully. Portion it into airtight containers in the size you'll need for your family. Cover tightly, label, and freeze.

This soup will stay fresh for at least 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then reheat it over low to medium heat on your stovetop.

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