Instant Pot Broccoli Soup Creamy or Not

Are you in the mood for a quick and easy broccoli soup? You can have it creamy or Broth-Y..

Using your Instant Pot, you can prep, cook, and serve from start to finish this nourishing delicious soup in under 30 minutes.

Making soup in the Instant Pot is a cinch, although you can make it on the stove top. You would use the same ingredients, follow the saute suggestions, and then cook in a soup pot covered until the veggies are soft.

Argument for using the Instant Pot over the stove top method

The biggest difference between the two methods is that once the Instant Pot is set and sealed, you can walk away without concern of stirring, spill overs, or burning. In addition, it doesn't heat up the kitchen.  My stove top stays perfectly clean and Instant Pot clean up is quick and easy. I prefer using my Instant Pot over my stove top. I feel like it sets me free! Instant Pot 6 quart (affiliate link - take a look on Amazon) 

This flavorful plant based broccoli soup is very appealing.

It's light and creamy and goes well with a variety of toppings. 

The creaminess comes from the vegetables when it's blended, not milk or cream.

Don't like Creamy Soup? Make it broth-like!

I sometimes make this recipe creamy, but personally when I'm making it for me,  I like my soups broth-y rather than creamy, so I do not always blend my soup. Yes, the broccoli will be very soft because it well cooked in the Instant Pot but the flavor that it imparts in the soup is truly amazing.

I took a chance and served this soup broth-y to my son, daughter in law, and grand kids. I thought they might complain because of the very soft broccoli- but NOPE - they ooo-ed and aah-ed about how good it was.. so there you have it - If you don't mind soft broccoli don't bother to puree- If you find it too mushy just puree and enjoy.

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Broth-y Version

You can enhance the flavor of the soup by adding topping of your choice. 

I've tried chopped avocado, scallions, vegan grated cheese, sesame seeds, etc.

In addition, you can stir in some nut milk like almond milk or coconut milk to the pureed version. It will make it even lighter and creamier !

Author: Judee Algazi @ Gluten Free A-Z Blog

Prep: 5-10 minutes

Instant Pot Sautee Time: 5 minutes

Instant Pot Cook Time: 1 minute

Adjusted  for the Instant Pot from my stove top recipe: 

Adapted for Oil Free Diets

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup of diced onion

1/2 cup of vegetable broth for sautéing or olive oil spray

1/2 cup sliced leek  

3 cloves of garlic, sliced

1 organic carrot, diced

1 rib of organic celery, diced

1/4 cup of chopped parsley

4 full cups of broccoli flowerettes ( fresh or frozen works)

4 cups of tasty vegetable broth ( I use Whole Food 365 organic)

1 and half cups water

Directions: 

Spray bottom of IP ( Instant Pot) with generous olive oil spray ( or if oil free, use 1/2 cup of broth). Add onions and leeks and sautee for about 1 minute. Add garlic, carrot, celery, parsley, and stir well. Continue to sautee for 4 minutes ( adding more spray or broth if necessary). Add broccoli, broth, and water.  Turn off sautee function, change to manual and set for 1 minute! When done, release steam immediately according to your manufacturers directions . When all steam is released, open the IP.

If you want a creamy soup, use an Immersion blender and blend until creamy. If you prefer your soup brothy ( like me) serve as is-

My Notes: 

1. I always use organic broccoli

2. If organic broccoli is not available , I buy frozen organic broccoli from BJ's in a large bag and keep it in my freezer.

3. I have started using frozen vegetables again ( didn't for years) because since we retired we eat out more often and fresh veggies go bad...

4. When I don't make my own vegetable stock, I tend to buy Whole Foods Organic 365 broth 

5. Dice the carrot and celery small so they will cook more quickly in the Instant Pot

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