Instant Pot Broccoli with 4 Cheese Soup
Summary
If you’re craving a rich and creamy soup that is a snap to put together and takes under 20 minutes to make, this Instant Pot Broccoli and Four Cheese Soup is for you!
Info
SERVINGS: 6
PREP:
10 min
COOK:
8 min
TOTAL:
25 min
INGREDIENTS
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3 tsp butter
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1 small/medium onion finely diced
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2 large carrots diced
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1 clove garlic minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cup chicken or vegetable broth (See Note 1)
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5-6 cup broccoli florets
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1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dijon mustard
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1 tsp dried dill weed
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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4 slices kraft singles american cheese cut into slices (See Note 2)
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1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
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1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
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1 cup Half and Half (See Note 3)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot and add butter. When butter is melted stir in onion and carrots and cook until onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and flour, and cook for 1 minute and stir in broth. Continue stirring until no flour lumps remain. Add broccoli to the pot, cover, 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 lid and turn off the pot. Stir in salt, paprika, dijon, dill, and pepper.
- Stir in cheeses, mixing until fully melted and stir in half and half just before serving.
NOTES
To Make on The Stove Top: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then bring to a simmer and cook until the broccoli is very tender-- about 30 minutes. Remove pot from the heat and stir in spices, herbs, cheese and half and half to serve.