Cheddar Broccoli Soup (Instant Pot)

Today I made the most delicious IP Cheddar Broccoli Soup in my 8 qt Instant Pot.  This recipe can be halved and made in a 6 qt Instant Pot. 

Recipe:
2 T butter
2 cups chopped onions
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
6 cups of chicken broth
10 cups chopped broccoli
3 T cream cheese
3 c cheddar cheese (I used smoked cheddar)
3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
6 strips of bacon (cooked)

Directions:
1.  Turn IP on saute mode.  Place butter in liner.  Once melted add onions, carrots and celery.  Saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent. 
2.  Add chicken broth and broccoli. 
3.  Hit cancel and then hit the manual button, set to high pressure.  Set the time for 1 minute. 
4.  Once the timer goes off, allow it to NPR for 5 minutes then manual pressure release.
5.  Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and heavy whipping cream.  Stir until melted. 

Serve with crumbled bacon!!

Serving sizes are 1 cup with the nutritional information below! 

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