Make our Instant Pot Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe as a new comfort food this fall. This recipe is so full of flavor, and of course that creamy goodness you expect. All without the carbs! Enjoy this with your family.
Instant Pot Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
One of the very first meals I cooked when I started following a ketogenic/low carb lifestyle was Broccoli & Cheese Soup. I had avoided it for years due to the high-fat content. Now that I was eating high-fat foods with Keto, I couldn’t wait to start enjoying keto broccoli cheese soup.
As a busy homeschooling momma, I try to keep things simple. One way I do this, especially when the weather is cold, is by making a big pot of soup to eat for lunch all week. This Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup is on my menu at least twice a month because we all love it.
Last night I decided to tweak the recipe so I could make it in my Instant Pot. I just love my Instant Pot. It’s kind of like a Crock-Pot on steroids as it cooks so much faster. It also infuses the food with flavor making it taste as if it has been simmered on the stove for hours. No wonder the Instant Pot has become so popular!
Instant Pot Broccoli & Cheese Soup Recipe {Keto/Low Carb}
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 4 1/4 cups cheddar cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp pink salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 - ¾ tsp of Xanthan Gum to thicken soup
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to Saute mode and add butter, onions, and garlic.
- Saute until the onions are just starting to become translucent.
- Add 3 cups of the chicken broth and frozen broccoli and bring to a boil.
- Lock lid in place then hit manual and adjust the time to 5 minutes.
- Once the Instant Pot completes the 5-minute cycle, place a dish towel on the valve and do a quick release (QR).
- Remove lid once the pin drops and add the rest of the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and spices. Set Instant Pot to Saute.
- Once the soup comes to a boil, add cheeses slowly stirring continuously.
- Once the cheese has melted turn pot to the keep warm setting and sprinkle the Xanthan Gum on top. Stir and allow the soup to thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Information for Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
More Keto Soup Recipes
If you don’t have an Instant Pot my original Broccoli & Cheese Soup Recipe is cooked on the stove top. You may also like to check out my Keto Recipe Index. Don’t miss any new recipes by following my Easy Keto/Low Carb Recipe Page on Facebook. You can join here and follow me on Pinterest here. Check out our other favorite soup recipes below.
- Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
- Keto Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
- Keto Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe
Karen says
January 5, 2018 at 11:52 amCan you use fresh broccoli instead of frozen? And how much if so?
Kasey says
January 9, 2018 at 4:30 pmSure. I’d say the same amount but perhaps increase the cook time for a minute or so. I’ve only tested frozen broccoli.
Kristy says
January 8, 2018 at 11:01 pmHow can I do this in the crockpot?
Jennifer says
January 15, 2018 at 1:07 pmHow much is a serving….1 cup?
Kasey says
January 17, 2018 at 9:43 pmI would say yes.
Charlene says
January 24, 2018 at 1:15 pmJust made this and I am eating is right now! WOW! I love it! Thank you for a great recipe!!
Kasey says
January 29, 2018 at 2:40 pmYou are so very welcome! Glad that you enjoyed it!
D. Milano says
March 2, 2018 at 10:19 pmLooks delicious! Do you have the net carb count on each serving?
Kasey says
March 4, 2018 at 9:34 pmThat information is at the very bottom of the recipe box. Thanks!
Amanda says
April 11, 2018 at 10:48 pmBy far one of the best soups I’ve ever made. And even better that it is keto!!
Kasey says
May 21, 2018 at 8:13 pmI’m so glad you loved it.
Dolores says
April 20, 2018 at 1:06 pmHi ~ Don’t have Xanthan Gum. What can I use in the pressure cooker that’s ok and won’t increase carbs. I need to keep them low.
Thanks. Dolores
Kasey says
April 20, 2018 at 8:05 pmI’m not sure. I have only used Xanthan Gum as a thickener since it is keto approved.
patti says
September 1, 2018 at 8:29 amWould it taste ok with veggie stock? I do not eat any meat
Kasey says
September 18, 2018 at 4:19 pmI’ve only tried it as is, but it is worth a try. I would think it would be fine.
Beckie says
October 10, 2018 at 10:52 amIs bone broth ok to use?? Thank you.
Kasey says
October 10, 2018 at 2:30 pmI’ve only made it as is, but it is worth a try with bone broth.
Maryanne says
October 10, 2018 at 11:34 amI’m having a big family dinner and want to make this amazing soup ahead of time. Do you think it would hold up to warm setting in a slowcooker for an hour or two ?
Thank you
Kasey says
October 10, 2018 at 2:29 pmI am not sure I haven’t personally tested to do that. Sometimes, if the temp is too hot the dairy products begin to break down and become grainy, but if the temp is only on warm perhaps that won’t happen.
Lauren gardner says
October 10, 2018 at 3:20 pmI just made this and I added bacon. It’s amazing!! Thank you.
Kasey says
October 13, 2018 at 7:47 pmAwesome! Bacon is so good in Broccoli & Cheese Soup!
Iona says
October 10, 2018 at 9:24 pmI would cut cheese in half, toooo cheesey. I used fresh broccoli. Good soup!
Kasey says
October 20, 2018 at 11:24 pmGreat! I think it is great to customize a recipe to make it more suitable to your liking. Glad you enjoyed it.
Brittany says
October 24, 2018 at 7:14 amWe loved it, didnt like how big the frozen broccoli florets were so we used the emulsifier. I dont why but the xantum gum didnt thicken thou. I just love all your recipes that ive made so far !!!
Kasey says
October 28, 2018 at 5:59 pmI’m so glad you loved it. It is always great to customize a recipe to your liking like you did with the emulsifier. Xanthan Gum has to have time to sit on the recipe to thicken the sauce.
Jeremy Bunn says
October 25, 2018 at 9:44 pmAmazing, loved it. So much better than premade.
Kasey says
October 28, 2018 at 5:19 pmAwesome! So glad you loved it!
Mary says
November 4, 2018 at 8:35 amHigh or low pressure?
Hortensia R Acosta says
November 18, 2018 at 2:19 pmFirst time making the soup and it was easy. Yummy!
Kasey says
February 23, 2019 at 1:42 pmAwesome! Glad you enjoyed!
MICHAEL B says
November 29, 2018 at 12:54 pmHave you ever added bacon? If so, how long should I saute it?
Kasey says
February 23, 2019 at 2:10 pmMy family usually sprinkles crispy bacon pieces on top of the soup.
Lindsay says
January 2, 2019 at 9:39 pmI just made the recipe tonight. It was a hit with the whole family. Thank you for a yummy recipe!
Kasey says
February 23, 2019 at 3:40 pmSo glad you enjoyed!!
Louise says
January 7, 2019 at 11:43 amDo you think chicken bone broth would work
Instead
Kasey says
February 23, 2019 at 4:04 pmI have only tried it as is. May work though. Let me know how it turns out.
Sue says
February 24, 2019 at 4:57 pmHow many carbs are in the soup and what is the size of a serving?
Kasey says
March 21, 2019 at 7:14 pmHey Sue, the nutritional info is on the recipe card.
Molly says
May 20, 2019 at 12:13 amQuite good! I would do more onion and garlic.
Kasey says
May 25, 2019 at 11:06 pmSo glad you liked it!