Name: Broccoli Potato Soup (Instant Pot)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 small or ¾ cup White onion ((or Yellow)); 2 cloves Garlic (chopped); 1 lb Potatoes (Peeled and cubed (preferably Yukon gold potatoes or red skin potatoes)); ½ lb or 2 ½ cups Broccoli (cut into florets); Salt & Pepper (to taste); ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper; 3 cups Vegetable broth

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Here is the BEST healthy broccoli potato soup recipe made in Instant pot! It’s so fresh and healthy, it’s deliciously creamy (without adding any heavy cream), you’ll love the simple blend of flavors.

Close up of broccoli potato soup bowl with crackers and swirls of yogurt with spoons on side.

❤️ You”ll Love This Broccoli Potato Soup

Simple: You’ll need 9 ingredients only (it includes salt & pepper) to make this instant pot broccoli potato soup.

Quick to make: This cozy, comforting soup comes together in just 20 minutes.

Healthy Weeknight friendly: This vegetarian (vegan), filling soup makes a perfect weeknight comfort food when served with a slice of nice crusty bread or lots of soup crackers.

One-Pot Soup: Apart from minimal chopping, this soup is made in instant pot (electric pressure cooker) only. Plus, you’ll need a hand blender to make it smooth.

🧾Ingredient Notes

Here is the pic of the ingredients used in making this soup in instant pot. The detailed amount is mentioned in the recipe card below.

Instant pot broccoli potato soup ingredients in individual bowls and spoons.

Broccoli: Use fresh or frozen broccoli florets.
Potato: I prefer to use Yukon gold potatoes or red skin potatoes. Peel and cut into cubes for this recipe.
Onion, Garlic: This adds aroma and lots of flavor to this soup.
Vegetable stock: Instead of buying veggie stock packs, I prefer to use ‘Better than bouillon vegetable base’. I always keep a jar of it in the refrigerator. You just have to mix it up in hot water and your vegetable stock is ready.
Cayenne pepper: It is OPTIONAL. I like to add some hint of spice in my soup.
Yogurt (Not shown in the pic): It is not used in the recipe. Just added a swirl of whisked, smooth yogurt as a garnish. If you’re vegan then use a dollop of any vegan yogurt of your choice or simply skip it.

👩‍🍳 How To Make Broccoli Potato Soup In Instant Pot?

1) Turn on the instant pot with saute mode and add oil. Once hot add onion and garlic.

2) Saute until onions are soft and translucent in color (for around 3-4 minutes).

3) Add broccoli, potato, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper.

4) Also, add vegetable stock.

Collafe of 4 steps showing sauteing onion garlic, adding rest of soup ingredients in instant pot.

5) Stir to combine everything. Turn off the saute mode.

6) Cover the instant pot with a lid, keep the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on manual for 5 minutes. Let it NPR (naturally pressure release). If you are in a rush then you can manually release the pressure after 10 minutes. Once the pin drops open the lid.

7) Using an immersion blender make a smooth puree.

8) If needed reheat the soup until starts boiling and serve. Garnish with whisked, smoothed yogurt and soup crackers.

Collage of 4 steps showing cooked soup, blending using immersion blender and showing consistency.

💭 Expert Tips

Use broth (not water): Be sure to use vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you eat) to add extra depth of flavor and nutrients.
Season the broccoli potato soup well. Add salt and pepper during the cooking process and it will enhance the flavor. Be careful while adding salt if your broth is already salted.
Cube the potatoes in medium-small size. Make sure not to make large pieces of potatoes. Larger pieces will take longer to cook and if so broccoli will get overcooked and lose its flavor and nutrients.
Try adding herbs. I like its simple flavors. But you can add more flavors by adding some fresh or dried herbs like parsley, dill, oregano, etc.

🍽 Serving Ideas For Broccoli Potato Soup

Light meal: This soup can be paired with lots of croutons or soup crackers. Keep in mind that this soup is light on the stomach. If you are starving then this is not a good choice.
Filling meal: To make it filling to your tummy, serve this soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, garlic cheese bread or toasted crusty bread.

🥣 Storage Instructions

In the refrigerator, it stays good for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container.
In the freezer, it stays good for up to 3 months. Let the soup cool down completely before freezing.
To thaw, transfer the soup container from the freezer to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight. Gently reheat and serve.

Two bowls of broccoli potato soup garnished with crackers and yogurt.

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