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Cheddar, Broccoli, and Baked Potato Chowder

By Dotdash Meredith

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6 Servings

Cheddar, Broccoli, and Baked Potato Chowder
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Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Saute

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. crushed dried thyme
  • 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled
  • 32 oz. low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, plus ½ cup for topping
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 4 bacon slices, cooked, crumbled
  • Green onion, sliced, for serving
  • Hot pepper sauce, for serving
Recipes and photos excerpted from Instant Pot Meals: Comfort Food Fast!, published by Meredith Operations Corporation (2022).

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place a 6-qt Instant Pot on Sauté, Normal/Medium setting, then add the butter.
  2. When melted, add the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook until softened. Stir in salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Add the potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a spoon.
  4. Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes . When the time is up, allow for a 15-minute natural release, then carefully quick-release the rest of the pressure.
  5. Mash the potatoes slightly for a chunky texture.
  6. Stir in the broccoli, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and sour cream, cover and let mixture stand 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining cheese, bacon, green onions, and hot pepper sauce (if using).

About the chef

Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith

Dotdash Meredith is a leading digital and print publishing company, known for its wide range of trusted lifestyle brands. With a portfolio that includes iconic names such as Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, People, and Allrecipes, Dotdash Meredith delivers expert content across various categories including health, food, home, and entertainment. The company combines decades of editorial expertise with a modern digital approach, reaching millions of readers through its websites, magazines, and social platforms to inspire and inform everyday life.

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