Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories199.7 kcal (10%)
Total Fat13.9 g (20%)
Carbs12.4 g (5%)
Sugars4 g (4%)
Protein7.7 g (15%)
Sodium1127.4 mg (56%)
Fiber1.8 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
5 cupsvegetable broth
or chicken, or water
1onion
medium, chopped
1stalks celery
thinly sliced
2 clovesgarlic
crushed, optional
broccoli
cut in big chunks
1 tspsalt
½ tsppepper
1 tspdried basil
optional
¼ cupflour
⅔ cupwater
1 cupssharp cheddar
grated
½ cupheavy cream
Half & Half or milk
1 tspsugar
optional but it makes the flavour pop
Instructions
Step 1
Put the first 8 ingredients (up to and including the basil) in the Instant Pot and close the lid.
Step 2
Make sure the valve is set to Sealing and push Pressure Cook (or Manual).
Step 3
Adjust time with the +/- buttons to 5 minutes.
Step 4
While it cooks, whisk together the flour and water until completely smooth.
Step 5
When the IP beeps that it's done, flip the valve from Sealing to Venting and when the pin drops, press Cancel and remove the lid.
Step 6
Press Saute and bring it back to a boil, stirring frequently.
Step 7
Give the flour/water slurry a final whisk and pour about half of it in the soup, stirring until it comes back to a boil and thickens.
Step 8
If you want it thicker, add a little more slurry, boiling after each addition.
Step 9
Press Cancel and add the cheese (add some Parmesan if you like, for an extra kick).
Step 10
Stir until melted and smooth.
Step 11
DO NOT BOIL after cheese goes in.
Step 12
Add the cream/milk and sugar.
Step 13
Taste add salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 14
Serve with a sprinkle of grated cheese, broccoli florets or croutons.
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