Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

Name: Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter (Divided); 1 cup chopped onions; 2-3 garlic cloves (Minced); 2 cups stock or broth (I used chicken.); salt and pepper to taste; 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets (with stems); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese (I purchase block cheese and grate it. It melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This Easy Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup is the best, quick pressure cooker recipe that includes stovetop directions, too. This copycat recipe is actually better than the real thing. Make this dish for meal-prep using fresh or frozen broccoli.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:07:07 GMT