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Instant Pot Zucchini Broccoli Cheese Soup

  • Author: Ann
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 of a large onion, chopped
  • 2 – 4 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
  • 2 carrots, peeled & chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper
  • 1 – 2 teaspoons chopped hot pepper or 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth – or vegetable broth
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 oz. light cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or half gouda, half cheddar)
  • Bacon salt (or regular salt) & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. On saute setting, add the oil to the Instant Pot, then add the onion and saute until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and saute a couple minutes longer. 
  2. Stir in the nutmeg, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, bell & hot pepper, broth and bay leaf. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 8 minutes. When the 8 minutes is done, quick release the pressure. 
  3. Fish out the bay leaf. Scoop up several cups (or all) of the soup/veggies into a blender cup. (If you want some chunks in your soup, leave some chunks in the Instant Pot. Otherwise, blend it all.) Add the milk and cream cheese and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour back into the Instant Pot, set it to the saute setting again and stir in the shredded cheese just until melted. Season with bacon salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

For extra flavor, use the rendered fat from baking bacon in place of half the oil. 

Because sometimes things stick to the Instant Pot, I prefer to saute the onions in a nonstick pan on the stove rather than doing that in the Instant Pot. Do what works best for you.

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup
  • Calories: 187
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g

Keywords: Cheese, Broccoli, Instant Pot, Gluten free, Cheddar

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