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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

Super creamy Instant Pot cauliflower soup to warm you up on a cold day! It's so quick and easy to make, and family-friendly too!
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil not extra virgin
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half - optional
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese grated - optional

Instructions

  • On the Instant Pot, press the "SAUTE - normal" setting and heat olive oil.
  • Add the onion and saute until it's soft and translucent (2 minutes), then add the garlic and cook for a minute or until it's fragrant.
  • Switch off the SAUTE setting. Add the cauliflower florets, vegetable stock, ground nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 7 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 5 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, leave it for a couple of minutes then quickly release the steam.
  • Carefully remove the lid, and with an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, and cheddar, and keep stirring until the cheese has completely melted. Adjust seasonings to your preference, serve warm.

Notes

  • Store the soup in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container without the toppings.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months, reheat in the microwave or over the stovetop.
  • The cream and the cheddar are optional, but add a lot of flavor and creaminess. If you want to make this soup vegan, then skip these 2 ingredients and it will still taste delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1424mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg