Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

One-Pot Soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 38m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

283
calories
20.6g
fat
9.7g
carbohydrates
15.6g
protein
64mg
cholesterol
924mg
sodium
Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

Recipe Description

This Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup is low-carb comfort food at its best. It’s easy and delicious, cozy yet healthy. This keto soup is everything we need right now. It’s full of veggies and cheese and has a nice warming kick. Plus, this one-pot soup is so easy to throw together.  

My favorite way to make a big pot of hot soup is to add all of the ingredients to my Instant Pot and just let it do its thing. Start the recipe by heating up oil on the sauté setting. Add onions and garlic and cook until browned. Add cauliflower, bell pepper, onion powder, salt and black pepper to taste. Pour in the chicken stock. Place a lid on your Instant Pot and set the valve to SEALING position. Select the SOUP function and set the timer for 15 minutes. Once done, carefully release the steam. Add in Cheddar, half-and-half, turkey bacon, mustard, and a few dashes of hot sauce. I love the spicy kick that the hot sauce gives, but you can always scale back the spiciness or add more. Select SAUTÉ mode and cook until the cheese has melted. Finish off this keto soup with green onions, more cheese and bacon for a dinner that’s mouthwateringly delicious. 

To make the Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions and garlic

    3 min
    Step 1 - Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

    Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ mode. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 diced yellow onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add veggies, seasonings, and chicken stock

    25 min
    Step 2 - Keto Instant Pot Cheddar SoupStep 2 - Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

    Add 1 head coarsely chopped cauliflower, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, salt and black pepper to taste. Pour in the chicken stock and secure the lid. Select SOUP function and set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. 3

    Add remaining ingredients

    5 min
    Step 3 - Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

    Once done cooking, use the quick release function and carefully release the steam, about 5 minutes, then unlock and remove the lid. Add 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, 1 cup half-and-half, diced cooked turkey bacon, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 4 dashes hot sauce.

  4. 4

    Sauté

    5 min
    Step 4 - Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

    Select SAUTÉ mode and cook until bubbly and the cheese has melted for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup

    Garnish with green onions, some extra cheese and bacon. Serve hot!

This delicious Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup features cauliflower, melted cheese, and a few dashes of hot sauce. It’s so flavorful and easy to throw together. Made it? Leave a comment below and let us know how you liked it!

About the author

Ruth Harris

Ruth is an experienced businesswoman and happy mom who just hit 40. She’s a huge gym fan and has a PhD in Keto. Just kidding! But really, Ruth knows how to do Keto the healthy way and has a lot of experience in dealing with all the issues that newbies to this trendy new diet face during the adjustment period, like overcoming Keto flu. Ruth loves life and takes her health and food seriously, so she’s your go-to person if you decided to follow the Keto diet.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Beth Johnson
March 8, 2025
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I made this soup on a chilly night for my family, and they loved it! It was super easy, just tossed it all in my Instant Pot. The cheddar and spicy kick made it a hit!

Olivia Parker
February 14, 2025
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Simple and tasty, loved the creaminess.

Ulysses
December 20, 2024
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Superb soup recipe!

Alby
November 20, 2024
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This Keto Cheddar Soup is just unreal! Throwing everything in my Instant Pot was a game-changer. I reminisced about cold nights at home, and this soup filled the place with warmth. A hit for sure!

Laura Jennings
January 11, 2024
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This soup is superb! The family loved it for dinner last night.

Charlie
November 11, 2023
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I made the Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup last week for a cozy family dinner. It was so simple to prepare and full of flavor. Everyone loved the creamy cheese combined with the spicy kick. This will be a regular in our house for sure.

Ricky
October 24, 2023
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Delicious, totally awesome!

Charlie
August 24, 2023
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This Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup was splendid! I whipped it up after a long day and it was so simple. Warmed me right up, plus my mates loved it too! Definitely making it again soon.

Frank
August 18, 2023
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Wow! This cheddar soup is just amaze! 🙌 I tried it after a long day and it felt like a big, warm hug. Super easy with my Instant Pot. I added extra hot sauce for a kick and it was perfect. Can't believe it's keto too! Definitely making this again!

Katherine Smith
August 13, 2023
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Best soup ever!

Ulysses Grant
August 9, 2023
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This Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup is simply great! I made it after a long day at work, and it felt like a warm hug. The combo of flavors is delish, especially with the spicy hot sauce. Can't wait to make it again!

Clément Dupont
July 12, 2023
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Wow, this Keto Instant Pot Cheddar Soup is really great! My wife and I made it on a chilly night, and it warmed us right up! The flavors pop, especially with the hot sauce. It's super easy to whip up—just toss everything in the pot and chill! Definitely a new fav in our household.

Jessica Brown
April 12, 2023
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Absolutely loved this soup! My hubs was sniffling from a cold, so I whipped it up and he couldn't get enough! The cheese and spicy kick were heavenly. Simple yet delicious! We enjoyed it cozy on the couch, feeling grateful for this amazing recipe!

Ollie
September 25, 2022
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Superb, easy dish!

Izzy70
July 18, 2022
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So easy, so yum!

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