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Creamy Instant Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Soup with puréed cauliflower, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, is quick and easy to make, the perfect Winter comfort food, and great for those just learning to use an Instant Pot pressure cooker.
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Instant Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Instant Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Soup with puréed cauliflower, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, is quick and easy to make, the perfect Winter comfort food, and great for those just learning to use an Instant Pot pressure cooker.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Soup/Stew
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Bernadette

Ingredients

  • 5-6 cups cauliflower , core and leaves removed, washed and chopped into florets
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic ,chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups chicken stock , homemade or store bought
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese , plus extra for topping if desired
  • 8 ounces cream cheese ,sliced into pieces

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in your Instant Pot set on the sauté setting. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. 
  • Add the cauliflower, chicken stock, and salt to the pot. Close the lid and position the steam release handling to "Sealing". Select "Manual" "Normal", and adjust the time to 7 minutes. The pressure cooker will then enter the preheating cycle after 10 seconds. Mine took about 10 minutes to preheat. Once it comes to pressure, the timer will start counting down from the selected 7 minutes. 
  • When the timer sounds, release the pressure using the quick release method. Check the cauliflower to make sure it's soft. Purée the soup using an immersion blender, or in batches in a blender, then pour back into the pot. 
  • Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese and blend again to melt the cheeses. Serve hot with additional cheese and desired toppings. 

Notes

Suggested toppings  include additional cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 41.7mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 1.1mg