Side dishe for 8

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 3 cloves garlic; 5/8 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp ground mustard; 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli; 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

$5.30for 430 minServes 8

Broccoli, onion, and seasonings pressure-cook in broth before cream, cheddar, and cornstarch thicken the soup.

Photo: tasteofhome.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.75 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.49Typical price
	Broth, 42 oz$0.07/oz typical	42 oz	$2.91Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.60

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Low-carb Budget Side dishes Lunches Instant Pot Back to school Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.32 per serving$5.30 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1 onion
1 carrot
3 cloves garlic
5/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground mustard
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

Melt the butter on the Instant Pot sauté setting, then cook onion, carrot, and garlic for 5 minutes.
Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, broccoli, and broth, then seal the pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Release the pressure for 5 minutes, then carefully vent the remaining pressure.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender until mostly smooth, then stir in the half-and-half.
Whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, stir it into the soup, and use the sauté setting for 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat, stir in cheddar until melted, and check that the soup is hot throughout.