I honestly hesitated to share this. Does the internet really need another broccoli cheddar soup recipe? But I’ve made it three times recently and I just love it. The potatoes and white beans give it creaminess without adding a bunch of dairy, and also make it more filling.
I don’t feel like this soup needs much of an intro, so let’s jump right to it.
As usual with my soups, these measurements are not exact. A little more or less potato or broccoli won’t hurt anything, so no need to get too hung up on the exact quantities.
Lately I’ve been making it in my Instant Pot but the stovetop works great too.
Potatoes and white beans help make this broccoli soup creamy and filling without a lot of dairy. How much cheese you add is totally up to you. Instant Pot Instructions: Add the butter to your Instant Pot and select the sauté setting. Start by sautéing the onion and carrot for about 3 - 4 minutes. Season with a generous pinch of salt, several grinds of pepper, and add a couple sprigs of fresh thyme. Add the garlic and potatoes and sauté for another minute. Turn the Instant Pot off and add the white beans, broccoli, and water. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 10 minutes. I usually do a quick release when done, but it won’t hurt to let it sit a little bit before releasing the pressure. Remove the thyme stems. Purée the soup using an immersion blender (or carefully move to a blender). I purée the entire soup, but you can leave large pieces of broccoli or potatoes, if you wish. Add the cheese (I usually do a couple handfuls) and stir until it melts. Taste and adjust seasoning. Enjoy! Stovetop instructions: The method is nearly the same as above. Sauté the onion and carrots over medium low heat. Turn the heat up when adding the water and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and partially cover the pot. It will probably need to simmer for about 20 minutes or until the broccoli and potatoes are cooked through. I love serving this soup with parsley and garlicky homemade croutons or crusty sourdough bread. *I nearly always use water for this soup, and therefore usually add a little more salt toward the end. If you're using broth, you may not need to add more salt. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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