Immune-Boosting Broccoli and Turmeric Soup for the Instant Pot®

Broccoli stems and florets add tons of nutrients to this immune-boosting Instant Pot® soup with turmeric.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 151 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 0.75 cup plain yogurt
• 1.5 pounds broccoli florets and stems
• 1.5 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove broccoli florets from stems and set aside. Trim leaves and set aside. Cut away and discard the tough outer portion of the stems. Dice the remaining cores.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger; saute until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli stems and leaves; saute for 1 more minute. Stir in broccoli florets. Add turmeric and cracked pepper; stir until vegetables are coated. Turn off Saute function and add broth.

Step 3

Puree soup with an immersion blender until creamy. Stir in yogurt and serve, or cool and freeze.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid and stir.