Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 Tablespoons salted butter, we like to use Kerry Gold 
• 1 Large sweet onion chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves minced (or use a garlic press)
• 1/3 Cup of old fashioned rolled oats (make sure gluten free if need be)
• 1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 Teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 2 Pounds of broccoli, stems peeled, all chopped into bite sized pieces
• 4 Cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 Cups sharp shredded cheddar
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions:

1. Turn on the sauté function of your Instant Pot. Add the butter and melt down, stir in the onions and garlic. Cook until just softened. 
2. Add in the oats, nutmeg and cayenne and stir to combine. Allow to sauté for a few minutes to toast the oats. 
3. Season with salt & pepper then add in all of the broccoli and 4 cups of stock. 
4. Turn off the sauté function. Place the lid on your Instant Pot and lock into place. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. 
5. Once cook time is done release pressure manually. I place a towel over the top to avoid steam and splatter. Remove the lid.
6. Add the 2 cups of cheddar to the pot. Then, using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, pour the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Check for salt & pepper and add to taste.
7. Enjoy!!!