This easy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup is loaded with veggies, is SUPER CHEESY, and needs just a handful of ingredients you will already have on hand. Ready in only 20 minutes it makes the perfect midweek bowl of comfort.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup in Under 20 Minutes
It is nearly the end of October and I am STILL waiting for it to get cold enough for soup weather!
I have been putting on boots and sweaters in the hope that my enthusiasm for icy winds and rain (you can take the girl out of Ireland, but you can't take Ireland out of the girl...) will corral the cool air out of hiding.
But this Northern California heat is sticking around for a while yet it would seem.
Never one to be put off by a bit of sun, I am whipping up the soups left right and center around here (much to my daughters dismay).
Especially seeing as 4 out of the 5 of us have developed sniffles and sore throats over the weekend.
What is the point of a cold if you can't get all snuggly in front of the heater with a cup of tea and a box of tissues?
What Ingredients Are Needed For Broccoli Cheese Soup?
If you are an Instant Pot fan (and how could you not be?) then you are going to just love this Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup.
It literally takes 20 minutes from start to finish, tastes all kinds of amazing when paired with a loaf of fresh country bread and some creamy butter, and gets your body all nicely loaded up with lots and lots of veggies.
And cheese.
There is quite a bit of cheese in there too.
#sorrynotsorry.
You will need:
- unsalted butter: this can be subbed out for some olive oil if that is what you prefer;
- onion: fresh onion is best, and we want this to be finely diced;
- carrots: I always prefer fresh carrots, but you can also use frozen carrots if preferred;
- fresh garlic;
- all purpose flour;
- vegetable stock;
- broccoli florets: fresh or frozen will work;
- ground paprika;
- Dijon mustard;
- monterey jack cheese: you can use any other cheese you prefer. If Monterey Jack cheese isn't available then just use more cheddar;
- sharp cheddar cheese: you want this to be shredded (grated). I prefer to grate my own cheese and as the pre-grated stuff tends to have preservatives that can give it a grainy texture when melted;
- milk: I use whole full cream milk, but use whatever is your preferred milk;
- heavy cream (or sub more milk instead);
- salt and pepper to taste.
What To Serve With Broccoli Cheese Soup
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I love hearing from you so be sure to pop back and leave a comment to let me know what you thought of this tasty little number.
Happy Eating!
Donna
xx
Recipe
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 ½ cups monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (or sub more milk instead)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and add the butter. When the butter is melted stir in the onion and carrots and cook about 2-3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent
- Stir in the garlic and flour. Cook for 1 minute and then stir in the broth. Continue stirring until no flour lumps remain. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure none of the flour mixture has stuck to the bottom.
- Add the broccoli to the pot, pop on the lid, and set Instant Pot to cook at High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- At the end of 8 minutes, do a quick release of pressure, open the lid and turn the pot off. Add in the paprika, and dijon and stir until incorporated.
- Stir in the cheeses, mixing well until fully melted. Once melted add in the milk and cream, season to taste.
- Optional: at this point I like to take half the soup and blend until smooth and creamy and then add it back to the pot, it makes for a thicker soup.
Notes
Nutrition
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Jessie says
I just got an instant pot and knew I needed to make a broccoli soup... yours looks incredibly delicious! Guess what we're having for lunch? Thank you!
Donna1 says
Haha hope you love it!! We are a wee bit obsessed with our Instant Pot 🙂
Meaghan says
Delicious and easy. I added celery. This was definitely successful! Great flavor and consistency. Will make again. Thanks for sharing!
Donna1 says
Yay, so glad you loved it 🙂 And I need to try adding some celery next time, always looking for ways to add more veggies!!
Delores says
Can leftovers be frozen?
Donna says
I haven't tried freezing it yet, but if I was going to I would make sure to blend the whole thing completely first otherwise you may end up with some soggy broccoli, and no one wants that 🙂 Let me know how it goes if you try freezing!
Anne says
Flavor was delicious, but I used coconut milk rather than regular milk and even after blending half, and adding it back to the pot, the soup was a little watery. I think next time I'll just use coconut cream instead and hope it turns out a little thicker.
Donna1 says
I am glad you loved the flavor! Sorry it turned out watery, we have never had that problem! Definitely try something a little thicker next time and see if that makes much of a difference.
Desi says
Add potato to make thicker
Maryellen says
New to your blog but already in love! This soup was so yummy. My 2 yr happily ate hers. Win! Thanks for the recipe!
Donna1 says
Oh yay I am glad you (and your 2 year old) loved it!! It's always a keeper if you don't have to fight the littles to eat it 🙂
NOb says
I assume subbing a gf flour should be just fine, right?
Donna1 says
I haven't tried it but I assume it would be totally fine. It's such a small amount and it's really just for thickening up the soup, so you shouldn't have any problems at all! Enjoy
Chelsea says
Wondering if anyone has frozen this soup?! Just made a batch and it’s delicious now I’m
Curious how I could preserve its deliciousness(it will be difficult I’ll to save any!)
Donna1 says
Hey Chelsea, I have frozen it a couple of times. It doesn't turn out as good as the just cooked version once thawed, but it is still delicious!
Lisa says
Fantastic!!! Wow!
Tatiana says
When it comes to cheesy soups, I can't control myself!! Especially when it's so easy to make, can't wait to make it
Donna1 says
Oh I am the same, I end up having two or three bowls!
Cheryl says
OMG I love my instapot and I can't wait to try this recipe!
Donna1 says
It is the best for easy weeknight meals!!
Lois. O says
This looks delicious! I could imagine a bowl of this soup with a hunk of bread or a salad.
Donna1 says
So good with fresh bread!!
prasanna hede says
LOve a good bowl of soup and addition of cheese would be so yumm! Instant pot makes life easy 🙂 lovely recipe.
Donna1 says
It makes like SO easy!!
Michelle says
Soups like this are fantastic! So comforting!
Donna1 says
Definitely a big bowl of comfort 🙂
Amanda says
I am in love with my Instant Pot and my daughter is in love with broccoli cheese soup!! And you used dijon mustard....my absolute favorite ingredient ever! This looks amazing and I cant wait to try it!
Donna1 says
How good is dijon mustard!! We love it and always find excuses to add it to everything 🙂 What is it with kids and broccoli and cheese soup? Mine aren't the biggest soup fans around, but if theres broccoli and cheese in there they are all over it!
Shadi says
I still don't have an instant pot, but I think it's almost time! This soup is probably the first thing I'd make in my instant pot!
Donna1 says
Oh it's time!! They are so handy for quick and easy midweek meals, I use mine for everything 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
what a comforting soup....i have been using instant pot a lot more now and i am adding this to the list.
Donna1 says
Thanks Dixya!! I think once you get the hang of the Instant Pot it quickly becomes your best friend for quick midweek meals 🙂
Alicia says
I just got an Instant Pot for my birthday and was looking for a broccoli and cheese soup!
Donna1 says
Oh yay, perfect timing!! Enjoy your new Instant Pot, we are big fans around here!
Jenni says
Love this soup! I have been on a big soup kick lately (my kids - not so much!). This looks delicious! Wish I had an instant pot so I could enjoy this!
Donna1 says
My kids are kinda 'bleugh' about soup these days as well, I don't know why because two weeks ago soup was their favorite thing ever? Serving lots of fresh bread for dipping helps around here 🙂 You have to get an Instant Pot, such a life saver during a busy week with little ones running around
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
It's definitely soup time here! Windy, cloudy and cold, this soup would be the perfect dish for tonight's dinner. It looks comforting and so delicious!
Donna1 says
Oh I am jealous of your weather - we were early 90's again today...in October!!! I am still persisting with the soups though, we should totally be able to eat soup by Halloween!
Veena Azmanov says
I am yes for anything cheese but I love how awesome this sounds. Broccoli carrots sounds so amazing. The color is so pretty too. My kids would love this. Saving for later. yum.
Donna1 says
Its a great way to get extra veggies in the little ones, although mine are all about the bread accompaniment these days 🙂
Anne Murphy says
It just finally turned cool here - and I have broccoli I need to use Real Soon Now. I was thinking about soup - and then your recipe came along! Just right!
Donna1 says
Perfect timing!! I am so jealous of your cooler weather, we just had a trunk or treat for my daughters school and it was 90!!!! We had to take her witches stockings off mid event because she was overheating!