Name: Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup (like Panera Bread)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion finely diced; 1 large bunch of broccoli, chopped (5-6 cups); 1 cup shredded carrots; 2 cloves garlic minced; 4 cups chicken stock or broth; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional–I like it); 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded ( or half Monterey Jack); 1 cup heavy cream (or sub half and half, or milk instead–it wont be as thick or creamy though); salt and pepper to taste

Description

Cheesy and delicious broccoli soup that comes together super quick and easy in your Instant Pot

Ingredients

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2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion finely diced
1 large bunch of broccoli, chopped (5–6 cups)
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken stock or broth
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dijon mustard (optional–I like it)
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , shredded ( or half Monterey Jack)
1 cup heavy cream (or sub half and half, or milk instead–it wont be as thick or creamy though)
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

With the Instant pot lid off heat butter on the ‘sauce’ function until melted and sizzling
Place onion in cooker and sauce until translucent , 4-5 minutes. Add garlic cloves the last minute.
Add broccoli florets, carrots, chicken stock or broth , paprika and dijon mustard (if using). Securely lock the instant pots lid and set for 4 minutes on HIGH.
Preform a quick release to release the cooker’s pressure.
Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese in then add salt toad pepper to taste before serving.
*I like to use my immersion blender for a minute or two to partially puree to thicken the soup up a bit.