Instant Pot Cheddar Broccoli & Potato Soup
Easy Instant Pot Cheddar Broccoli and Potato Soup is a classic family favorite soup! It is easy to make in the Instant Pot and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 medium-sized broccoli head broken into large florets
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into small chunks
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth plus more if needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon optional
- chopped green onion or chives optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot.
- Once hot, add butter, and crushed garlic. Sauté about one minute, or until garlic begins to brown.
- Add broccoli, potatoes, and broth. Season with extra salt and pepper. Secure the lid and select manual. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, select cancel and use the natural release for 10 minutes. Remove any remaining steam.
- If using bacon, cook the bacon until desired crispiness. Set aside to cool.
- Add the half and half and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, or blend in batches in a large blender. If you want a thinner soup, add more broth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with remaining cheddar and bacon (if using).