Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Cheesy Goodness
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Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is so smooth, creamy and cheeesy good, just like the one you buy in the restaurant
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What Makes This Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe So Good
- Easy and quick in the Instant Pot
- Creamy with the addition of half and half
- Cheesy thanks to the cheddar
Ingredients
- butter
- onion
- chicken broth
- garlic
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- carrot
- broccoli
- cheddar cheese
- half and half
How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup in the Instant Pot
- set instant pot to saute, add butter
- saute onions
- add carrots/saute
- add broccoli, chicken broth, garlic and seasonings
- close pot and cook for 3 minutes
- stir in half and half and cheese
- thicken with the cornstarch mixture if desired
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Substitutions
This cheesy, delicious is so yummy just as is, but if you like, you can change things up a bit:
- substitute a lower fat milk for the half and half
- add in another cheese, such as, munster, swiss or pepper jack
- try adding in some cauliflower florets along with the broccoli
- add a bit of hot sauce for added zing
- add in some cooked chicken
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Servings: 6
Calories: 428kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 4 ounces butter (can use 2 tablespoons cooking oil)
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 large carrot (shredded)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon corn starch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water) *this is optional if you like a thicker soup
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Allow it to get hot, and then add in your butter.
- Once hot, add in your onions. Sauté for about 3 minutes until they are softened.
- Add in your carrots. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Add in your broccoli, chicken broth, garlic, and seasonings.
- Close the lid on your Instant Pot. Close the sealing valve by pushing it away from you. Set for 3 minutes.
- Once the time is completed, do a quick release by opening the sealing valve. Once the pressure has been fully released, open the lid.
- Add in your cheese and half and half cream. Mix well until the cheese is fully melted and well incorporated.
- If you choose to add in your slurry for a thicker soup, stir while slowly pouring in your slurry. Do this until all of your slurry is mixed in.
- Transfer to your soup bowl and enjoy! You top with bacon or more cheese. Enjoy with a sandwich, salad, or as is! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3440IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 1mg
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