Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This healthy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe takes forty-five minutes to make. It's a lightened up version of the classic, without losing any of the cheesy goodness of the original!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 chopped carrot
- 4 cups broccoli florets coarsely chopped
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable stock
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ + ⅛ cup half-and-half
- 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves optional, garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and the minced garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped carrots and broccoli florets. Stir to combine. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper. Secure the Instant Pot lid. Set valve to sealing. Set the Instant Pot to High for 10 minutes.
- Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then turn the valve to vent to release any remaining pressure.
- Transfer to a high speed blender. Blend until smooth, or leave a few chunks of broccoli if you like a chunkier texture.
- Return the soup to the instant pot and stir in the cream and cheese.
- Ladle into serving bowls. Top evenly with 1 tablespoon of cheese per bowl and chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips for Making Healthy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
- Ideally, use fresh organic broccoli since that will have the brightest broccoli flavor. But if you can't find fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli as a backup!
- Use an Immersion Blender for easier clean-up, or a stand blender if you do not have one. I highly recommend getting an immersion blender for soups. It saves time and you still get a nice and creamy soup!
- Add cheese a little at a time and be sure it is well incorporated before adding more.
- Top with cheese and parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g