Broccoli Almond Soup (Instant Pot Method)

close up shot of broccoli soup served in black bowl

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Delicious and easy vegan broccoli almond carrot soup made in Instant Pot without any oil, cream, or milk! Check out how to make this delicious broccoli soup in Instant Pot with detailed step-wise pictures.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Almond Soaking Time30

Total Time1 5

Course: Appetizer, Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli almond soup, instant pot broccoli almond soup

Servings:

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Srividhya G

Equipment

Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;

½ cup almonds
420 grams broccoli florets including tender stems. two medium heads
100 grams carrot 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
5 shallots peeled
2 garlic peeled
1 green chili chopped
1 veg bouillon cube
1.5 tsp salt or to taste
2 tbsp cilantro chopped
2 cups water plus 1.5 cups hot water to blanch the almonds
1 tsp ground pepper or to taste

Instructions

Blanch the almonds

Soak the almonds in 1.5 cups hot water for 45 to 60 minutes. Then discard the water, peel the almond skin, and set them aside.

Cook the vegetables

Add broccoli florets, carrots, shallots, garlic, green chili, crushed veg bouillon cube, salt, and cilantro to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
Then add two cups of water and mix well.
Close the Instant Pot. Ensure the sealing ring is in place and set the vent to the sealing position. Cook the soup at high-pressure manual/pressure cook mode for 5 minutes, and after the cooking is done, naturally release the pressure.

Puree the soup and simmer

Carefully open the Instant Pot lid once the pressure has subsided.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup. You can puree it until creamy or leave it partially chunky for the texture.
Set the Instant Pot in saute mode again and add the ground pepper. Let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, and turn off the Instant Pot.
Garnish it with more nuts, and enjoy the soup.

Video

Notes

I love adding one or two green chilies to my soup, but that is optional. You can skip the green chilies.
Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
The soup is slightly on the thicker side. You can thin it down by adding more water, almond milk, or half-and-half milk if you are not particular about the vegan option.

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