Instant Pot Broccoli Ham Cheese Soup Recipes

INSTANT POT® BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter; saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli, chicken broth, and whipping cream.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes, then switch to the quick-release method to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir in Cheddar cheese, crema con sal, and garlic granules. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

INSTANT POT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on and press the Sauté setting. Let it heat up slightly. Add butter and once melted, add the onions, carrots and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring a couple of times or until onion is softened. Stop the Sauté by pressing Keep Warm/Cancel button.
• While still hot, add flour and stir briskly for 30 seconds.
• Now, add chicken stock in 2-3 batches stirring well so there are no lumps. Using a whisk helps with this.
• Add the seasonings and mustard, stir through and add the broccoli florets.
• Close and seal the Instant Pot. Check the Steam Release handle at the top is pointing to Sealing. Press Manual/Pressure Cook button and adjust the time to 1 minute, it should say HIGH pressure. After 3 beeps, the Instant Pot will be ON and it will take about 10-15 minutes to build up the pressure, as there is quite a bit of liquid and ingredients inside. The floating valve will pop to the top once the pressure is built and the timer will start. Note, that cooking begins during the pressurizing stage.
• Once the timer is done, use the Quick Release method to let the steam off and open the lid. Simply point the Steam Release handle to Venting and step away. The jet stream will take a minute or two and the top floating valve will drop down once the lead is ready to be open.
• Open the lid and stir the soup. Add half and half cream (make sure it's not too cold, microwave it slightly if needed). Mix through and use a potato masher to roughly puree the cooked vegetables into the liquid.
• Press the Sauté function key again to the soup back bring to a simmer. Immediately turn off once soup begins to simmer and add the cheese in 2-3 batches, stirring well until it's fully melted and combined into the soup.
• Serve with toppings of your choice, such as shredded cheddar, chopped broccoli, hot sauce, sour cream, chives, crispy bacon, croutons and so on.

PRESSURE COOKER CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Turn your electric pressure cooker to saute and add the butter to the inner pot.
• When the butter is melted, add the onion, garlic, ham, carrots, broccoli, seasoning salt, Paprika, black pepper, and chicken broth. Stir just until combined.
• Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock in place. Turn the knob to seal and set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
• When the cooking is complete, very carefully using oven mitts, turn the knob to vent. Allow all of the steam to release from the pot. When the pin has dropped and the pressure is released, open the lid.
• Remove 1 cup liquid from the pot. Whisk the flour into the liquid. Remove this flour slurry to the pot and stir until the soup is thickened a bit.
• Add the shredded cheese and milk and stir until all the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI HAM AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ham, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Whisk in flour and thyme until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in potato. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potato is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until desired consistency is reached. Stir in ham, broccoli and heavy cream. Cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.