Broccoli Cheddar Soup
15-30 min, 6 servings, baby carrots, broccoli, broccoli cheddar soup, broccoli soup, butter, celery, chicken broth, Chop Secrets, contributed, cook 25 min, easy, garlic, ground mustard, ground nutmeg, heavy cream, hot sauce, insta pot soup, instant pot, instant pot broccoli soup, instant pot soup, instant pot soup recipe, kosher salt, modern, onion, pepper, prep 10 min, pressure cook, sauté, sharp cheddar cheese, soup
Ingreadient
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1.5 cups Broccoli
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion
- 12-15 baby carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 10-12 ounce sharp Cheddar cheese
- hot sauce
Direction
- Add butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
- When butter has melted, add broccoli florets in an even layer and cook without stirring for 5-7 minutes or until browned on the bottom.
- Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the remainder of the Pot Mixture ingredients and stir to combine.
- Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
- Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 2 minutes.
- When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
- Use an immersion blender to process until smooth.
- Add cheese in 1/2 cup increments stirring between each addition until melted.
- Add hot sauce to taste (optional). Serve warm.
