Pressure Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Step 1

In a pressure cooker,melt butter over medium heat. Stir in broccoli florets,salt and soda mixture (baking soda with 1/2 cup (125 ml) water).

Step 2

Close pressure cooker and lock the lid. Set burner heat to high pressure. When cooker reaches high pressure,reduce heat to low. Set timer to cook for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Open pressure cooker,using Quick Release method. Stir in chicken broth and basil.

Step 4

Using an immersion blender,puree cheesy soup right in pressure cooker.

Step 5

Stir in Cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Bring to simmer,stirring, over medium heat. Cook,stirring,for a further 1 minute.

Step 6

Turn off pressure cooker. Ladle soup into soup bowls. Serve hot.