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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

Like it’s cousin, Loaded Baked Potato Soup, this soup is creamy, cheesy, and smooth! But unlike potatoes, cauliflower is relatively low carb and has a slightly different flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot cauliflower soup
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Lisa Childs

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion diced (or use 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2-2 pounds cauliflower florets (about 6-8 loosely packed cups)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (I used half of an 8 oz block of cheese, shredded)

Instructions

  • Press the Saute button and adjust to high.
  • Add butter. After it is melted, add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes or until browned.
  • Deglaze the pot with chicken broth and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
  • Add cauliflower, seasoned salt, garlic salt, and pepper.
  • Close the lid, turn the knob to Sealing.
  • Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 5 minutes.
  • When the timer beeps, turn the knob from sealing to venting, then remove the lid and add the heavy cream.
  • Using an immersion blender or high-powered blender, blend the soup until completely smooth (if you use a blender, blend the soup in small batches), about 3 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can make this cauliflower soup dairy free by substituting olive oil for butter and omitting the cream and cheese. Simply blend the cauliflower and enjoy!
  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with water or vegetable broth and do not top with bacon.
  • If you'd like, you can serve this soup with cheese, bacon, sour cream, chives, or other toppings you enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g