Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

A delicious and comforting choice! Here's a simple Instant Pot broccoli cheese soup recipe:

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Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • or 2 cups of water with 2 tsps chicken bullion
• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon flour
• pinch of salt (add more later if needed)
• pinch of pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Press the "Sauté" button on the Instant Pot. Melt butter; cook onion until softened.
2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
3. Add flour, broth, milk, broccoli, cheddar, Parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Stir.
4. Close lid; set valve to "Sealing". Press "Manual" or "Pressure Cook"; cook 5 minutes at high pressure.
5. Let pressure release naturally 10 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure.
6. Blend soup until desired smoothness using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese, broccoli florets, or croutons.

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Tips and Variations:

• For creamier soup, add 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half.
• Add cooked bacon, ham, or cooked chicken for added protein.
• Use frozen broccoli; thaw and squeeze excess water.
• Experiment with different cheese combinations (e.g., Gruyère, Gouda).
• Make it a low-carb soup by substituting cauliflower for broccoli.

Enjoy your comforting and nutritious Instant Pot broccoli cheese soup and let me know what you think! For more soup recipes, check this out.

x, Dijana

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