INSTA POT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

This is a super creamy comfort food bowl of soup!  Don’t forget to add some Antique cornbread or some yummy beer bread.

INSTA POT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups (1 large onion) diced onions
1 cup diced (2 medium) carrots
1 cup diced (2 stalks) celery
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons salted butter
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Paprika, for garnish
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

• Select the saute mode for medium heat.
• Add butter and stir until melted.
• Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until onions are soft, stirring frequently.
• Turn off the saute mode.
• Add chopped broccoli and 2 cups of water, and stir.
• Secure the lid and seal the vent.
• Cook for 5 minutes at high pressure, immediately followed by a manual pressure release.
• Uncover and select the saute mode.
• Add heavy cream and garlic, and stir.
• Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring in until melted and well-mixed.
• Turn off the saute mode.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve in bowls, top with additional shredded cheddar and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.