Instant Pot Broccoli Soup

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This is a great recipe for Broccoli cheese soup, and the Instant Pot infuses the flavors, and has it done in no time. It’s creamy and delicious, and this is a great healthy meal on a chilly night, or when you’re staying in on the weekend. Be sure to put this one in your favorites.

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Is Broccoli Keto-Friendly?

The rule of thumb for a Keto diet is to bypass any veggies that grow under ground. You also want to avoid veggies with high starch content. But, eating veggies with a higher carb count is permissible in some diets if the fiber count is higher. The fiber pretty much makes the carbs null and void. Therefore, broccoli is one of those permissible veggies. Here is a list of other veggies you can eat in moderation on the Keto-diet:

• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Green Beans
• Kale
• Peppers
• Spinach
• Olives
• Zucchini
• Lettuce
• Kale
• Swiss chard
• Tomatoes (technically a fruit)

Ingredients For Instant Pot Broccoli Soup

• 8 cups of Broccoli florets
• 1 large sweet onion – chopped
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1/3 cup of Italian flat leaf parsley – finely minced
• 1 Tablespoon of coarse ground garlic salt
• 1 Tablespoon of seasoned pepper
• 6 cups of chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt
• A teaspoon of Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon of butter

AFTER SOUP IS COOKED Ingredients

• 2 cups of half n half
• 4 cups of Colby Jack cheese – shredded
• 2 cups of Parmesan cheese – shredded
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

How To Make Instant Pot Broccoli Soup

Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot, and melt the butter.

Then, add the chopped onion, and Saute until onion turns golden brown.

Next, add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

Turn off the saute setting. Add the chicken broth, and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any bits of onion or garlic that may be stuck.

After scraping the bottom of the pot, add the Broccoli, parsley, garlic salt, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper, and Paprika, and stir all together. Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks.

Make sure the pressure valve is set to ‘SEALING’, and press the MANUAL button, and set the time for 8 minutes. Let the pressure build and release naturally.

When the Instant pot is done cooking, it will beep and go to OFF.

Make sure all the pressure has been released by turning the pressure valve from sealing to VENTING.

Then, make sure the float valve is down, and remove the lid to the Instant Pot. Stir the soup, then add the half n half, Colby jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Swiss cheese.

Stir well to combine all ingredients, and melt the cheese.

After soup is finished, allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Stir again, and serve. Enjoy!

An immersion blender may be used if desired, to make the soup have a more creamy texture.

Other Soup Recipes to Try

If you liked this Instant Pot Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup, try some of our other delicious soups:

• Easy Instant Pot Soup Recipes
• Instant Pot Peruvian Soup
• Weight Watchers Instant Pot Steak Soup
• The Best Instant Pot Asparagus Soup
• Instant Pot Ham And White Bean Soup
• Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
• Instant Pot Chili with Ground Beef
• Buffalo Chicken Soup

Makes 6 – 8 ounce servings

About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!