Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

Step 1

Turn on the Instant Pot on saute mode.

Step 2

Melt butter. Add Garlic, bay leaf and onions. Saute them for about a minute.

Step 3

Now add Carrots, Broccoli and vegetable stock. Mix. Cover the IP, vent valve on the sealing position. Press the manual/pressure button and set it for 3 minutes under high pressure.

Step 4

Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.

Step 5

Heat butter in a pan. Add flour and cook it for a minute, stirring constantly.

Step 6

Now add half and half, Whisk constantly and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure the mixture is lump-free.

Step 7

Open the Instant Pot.

Step 8

Turn to saute mode on, add Roux, salt, pepper and dijon mustard, mix and cook for about 2 minutes or until soup starts bubbling.

Step 9

Turn off the IP from sauteing mode. Now add cheese and mix thoroughly.

Step 10

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese is ready.

Step 11

Serve it immediately in a Bread bowl or with crusty bread and a nice salad on the sides.

Step 12

Enjoy!!