Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This broccoli cheddar soup requires a few simple ingredients that can be prepared in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, ideal for busy days.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
Instant Pot Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups broccoli, chopped
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
Slow Cooker Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoon butter
- 5 Tablespoon flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ onion , diced
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 oz cream cheese, whipped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Equipment
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Press the Saute button. Heat oil and add onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, broccoli, carrots, and nutmeg.
- Press the Cancel/Keep Warm button. Lock lid into place and turn knob to sealing.
- Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button. Set cook time for 4 minutes.
- Do a quick release and stir in cream.
- Press the Saute button again, but do not bring to boil.
- Stir in cheese and hot sauce.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour until thickened.
- Gradually whisk in milk until thick and creamy.
- Place onion, broccoli, garlic, Italian seasoning and cream cheese to slow cooker.
- Add creamy sauce from saucepan and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
- Before serving, mix in cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
- Stir until cheese melts completely.
- Serve warm.
Notes
If you do not have an Instant Pot or slow cooker, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Follow the same instructions as the Instant pot, but let it simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. The broccoli should become very soft and break into small parts easily.
To avoid lumpy cheese, buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself. It adds one more step, but I have found that store bought shredded cheese tends to get lumpy.
Nutrition
Calories: 417 kcal · Carbohydrates: 9 g · Protein: 13 g · Fat: 37 g · Saturated Fat: 22 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g · Cholesterol: 121 mg · Sodium: 772 mg · Potassium: 432 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 3418 IU · Vitamin C: 66 mg · Calcium: 354 mg · Iron: 1 mg