Broccoli Cheddar Soup By: Chop Secrets Cuisine Modern Course Soup Difficulty Easy Duration 15-30 min Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté Notes ["*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable."] Keywords 15-30 min, 6 servings, baby carrots, broccoli, broccoli cheddar soup, broccoli soup, butter, celery, chicken broth, 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 Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Ingredients 5 tbsp butter1.5 cups Broccoli2 cups chicken broth1 onion12-15 baby carrots2 ribs celery2 cloves garlic1 1/2 tsp kosher salt1 tsp pepper1 tsp ground mustard1/4 tsp ground nutmeg2 cups heavy cream10-12 ounce sharp Cheddar cheesehot sauce Instructions 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. Previous Next