Combine the broth, broccoli, peas and fennel in the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Lock on the lid and Pressure Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Release team manually.
Open the lid and remove the inner pot from the cooker. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with homemade croutons, and drizzle of olive oil and fennel leaves, if desired.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 5 days in the fridge and reheat really well.Freezing Instructions: Let the soup cool completely before freezing. Freeze for up to 6 months.Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
Instead of peas, feel free to use lima beans or black-eyed peas
Instead of fennel, you can substitute celery.
Instead of vegetable broth, you can use chicken broth or milk.
Super-Quick Broccoli -Pea Soup Reprinted from Instant FamilyMeals Delicious Dishes from your Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot by Sarah Copeland with permission from Clarkson Potter, 2020