instant pot broccoli, ham, and cheese soup

Name: Instant Pot Broccoli, Ham, and Cheese Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) diced, cooked ham; 1/4 cup(s) butter (1/2 stick); 3 tablespoon(s) dehydrated onion flakes; 2 teaspoon(s) dehydrated garlic flakes or minced garlic or garlic powder; 4 cup(s) fresh broccoli flowerets; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 cup(s) milk; 1/4 cup(s) corn starch; 1/2 pound(s) Velveeta cheese cut into cubes; - salt and pepper, to taste

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Jan 23, 2019

Fun broccoli fact: Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, making it a cruciferous vegetable.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups diced, cooked ham
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
3 tablespoons dehydrated onion flakes
2 teaspoons dehydrated garlic flakes or minced garlic or garlic powder
4 cups fresh broccoli flowerets
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/4 cup corn starch
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make instant pot broccoli, ham, and cheese soup

Step 1

Select the SAUTE button on your Instant Pot.

Step 2

Melt butter, add ham, garlic and onion. Saute until ham is starting to brown.
Step 3

Press CANCEL on Instant Pot.
Step 4

Add broccoli and broth to Instant Pot.
Step 5

Cover and lock the lid. Make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing. HIGH pressure for 3 minutes.
Step 6

When cook time is finished, use quick release. When pressure is released, remove lid.
Step 7

Strain broccoli out and finely chop. Then return broccoli to the pot.
Step 8

Select the SAUTE button and bring broth back to a simmer.
Step 9

Mix corn starch and milk together until smooth. Add milk and Velveeta to the pot. Continue to stir until smooth and thickened.
Step 10

Salt and pepper to taste if needed.
Step 11

Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot. Ladle soup into bowls and serve!
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