Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Instant Pot broccoli and cheese soup with heavy cream and sharp Cheddar cheese is rich and delicious, providing comfort and warmth on a cold day.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 small onion, diced
1 head broccoli, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crema con sal (salted Mexican-style sour cream)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add onion and butter; sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, chicken broth, and whipping cream.
2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes, then switch to the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 more minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
4 Stir in Cheddar cheese, crema con sal, and garlic granules. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.