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Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup (Instant Pot Copycat)

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A creamy Instant Pot copycat of Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup made with cauliflower, cheddar, pepper jack, and whipped cream cheese. No flour, no roux, and shortcut-friendly.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 1 cup celery, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped

  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half

  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese

  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar, shredded

  • ½ cup pepper jack, shredded

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Sauté onion and celery in butter using Instant Pot Sauté mode. Add garlic for 30 seconds.

  • Add cauliflower and broth. Pressure cook on High for 5 minutes. Quick release.

  • Add milk and whipped cream cheese; blend until smooth.

  • Turn to Keep Warm and add cheeses gradually until melted.

  • Season to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Pre-shredded cheese works to save time

  • Do not boil after adding cheese

  • For toddlers, consider adding pepper jack only to adult portions