Holy cheesy goodness! This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup is one of the best soups to make in your Instant Pot. Loaded down with broccoli, cheese, and flavor! With a cook time of JUST 15 minutes, this is going to become a family favorite to whip up any time of the year!
Soup is one of those meal recipes that are perfect for eating fresh and for leftovers. What I love about this Broccoli Soup in the Instant Pot is that it makes enough to feed our tummies while giving us some for the next day as well.
Making one meal that we can eat again and enjoy the next day? Count us in, especially if it involves some breadsticks.
We really enjoy using fresh broccoli in this recipe as it really helps to add some crunch. While you can totally use frozen broccoli if you prefer, buying a fresh head of broccoli from the store and adding it to the soup is divine.
We also know that everyone varies on how they like the texture of their soup as well. So, for this reason, you’ll get a few easy tips below on how to make a simple slurry that you can add to your soup to help thicken it up!
Speaking of yummy soup, be sure to check out our Instant Pot Taco Soup as well! The flavor is crazy good!
💕 Why You’ll Love This Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup in the Instant Pot
- Ready in a jiffy
- Easy to prep and easy to clean up!
- Loaded down with a ton of cheese and delicious broccoli flavor
Don’t forget to have fun and add some toppings as well! Shredded cheese and bacon bits go REALLY good on top of this cheesy broccoli soup!
Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Ingredients
All you need are the few delicious ingredients listed below to whip up this creamy soup in your Instant Pot! Get more info on these simple ingredients and the quantities in the recipe card listed below.
- Vegetable oil or Butter
- Onion
- Chicken broth
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Carrot
- Head of broccoli
- Cheddar cheese
- Half and half
- Corn starch + Water = slurry
🔪 Tools Needed for Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Measuring Cups and Spoons
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Soup Ladle
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Mason Jar for Storing and Serving
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✏️ How to Make Homemade Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Grab your easy ingredients and get to work on this easy cheese & broccoli soup recipe.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Allow it to get hot, and then add in your butter.
- Once hot, add in your onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they are softened.
- Add in your carrots. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add in your broccoli, chicken broth, garlic, and seasonings.
- Close the lid on your Instant Pot. Close the sealing valve by pushing it away from you. Set for 3 minutes.
- Once the time is completed, do a quick release by opening the sealing valve. Once the pressure has been fully released, open the lid.
- Add in your cheese and half and half cream. Mix well until the cheese is fully melted and well incorporated.
- If you choose to add in your slurry for a thicker soup, stir while slowly pouring in your slurry. Do this until all of your slurry is mixed in.
- Transfer to your soup bowl and enjoy! You top with bacon or more cheese. Enjoy with a sandwich, salad, or as is! Enjoy!
🥣 Helpful Tips
- Adding in the slurry is optional, but it is a fast and simple way to create a thicker soup base.
- If you use frozen broccoli in this recipe, give it a rinse under cold water to help thaw it a bit. This will help to make it less watery as well before adding it into the soup.
🍲 Recipe Variations
Here are some optional ingredients you may like!
Change up the cheese – We like using cheddar cheese, but you can easily change it up to any type that you’d like.
Add rice – If you want to add a bit more substance, add a very small amount of rice to the soup. This is also a simple way to thicken it up as well.
What side dishes pair well with soup?
We like to have a slice of bread or a bread roll as a side. Plus, it’s yummy to dip into the soup as well. For a lighter option, you can always have a simple side salad.
Can you add other vegetables to broccoli soup?
You bet. If you want to add cauliflower or even onions, both are delicious and pair well with the rest of the ingredients.
What are good toppings for broccoli soup?
We love adding crushed crackers, shredded cheese, and even a little bit of hot sauce right on top!
Other Simple Instant Pot Recipes
Craving even more recipes to make in the Instant Pot? Check out these tasty dishes!
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil or 1/2 stick butter
- ½ onion diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 carrot shredded
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups half and half
- slurry 1 T corn starch + 1 T water
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Allow it to get hot, and then add in your butter.
- Once hot, add in your onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they are softened.
- Add in your carrots. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add in your broccoli, chicken broth, garlic, and seasonings.
- Close the lid on your Instant Pot. Close the sealing valve by pushing it away from you. Set for 3 minutes.
- Once the time is completed, do a quick release by opening the sealing valve. Once the pressure has been fully released, open the lid.
- Add in your cheese and half and half cream. Mix well until the cheese is fully melted and well incorporated.
- If you choose to add in your slurry for a thicker soup, stir while slowly pouring in your slurry. Do this until all of your slurry is mixed in.
- Transfer to your soup bowl and enjoy! You top with bacon or more cheese. Enjoy with a sandwich, salad, or as is! Enjoy!
Notes
- Adding in the slurry is optional, but it is a fast and simple way to create a thicker soup base.
- If you use frozen broccoli in this recipe, give it a rinse under cold water to help thaw it a bit. This will help to make it less watery as well before adding it into the soup.
