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Creamy Mixed Vegetable Bowl

A warm and comforting blend of creamy textures and savory flavors, this dish combines a medley of vegetables with a rich, velvety base—perfect for a quick meal or hearty side. Prepared conveniently in a pressure cooker, it's ready in under 20 minutes.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Mixed Vegetable Bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of your choice of chicken or bone broth heated
  • 1 ½ cups of full-fat heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons of salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 approximately 12–16 oz package of frozen pre-chopped mixed vegetables
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch blended with 1 tablespoon cold water for thickening, if needed
  • Optional: additional water or broth to adjust consistency if required

Instructions

  • Activate the SEAR/SAUTE function on your pressure cooker and melt the butter in the insert. Once fully liquefied, whisk in the flour and stir constantly for about 3 minutes until it forms a smooth roux.
  • Incorporate the chopped onion and minced garlic, continuing to sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables have softened and are fragrant.
  • Pour in the warmed broth or stock, followed by the frozen vegetable mix. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Secure the pressure cooker lid and set to cook on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes.
  • Once the cooking cycle is complete, disconnect the cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Afterward, manually release the remaining pressure with caution. If any liquid begins to escape, briefly reseal and allow a few extra minutes before trying again.
  • Reconnect the pressure cooker and switch back to SEAR/SAUTE mode. Add the heavy cream to the pot and stir until integrated. Simmer for 5 minutes or longer, until the mixture reaches your desired thickness.
  • If a thicker consistency is needed, incorporate a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and cold water) and stir until the texture firms up. Alternatively, thin the mixture with a small amount of broth or water if it's overly thick.

Notes

Use bone broth for an added depth of flavor and nutrients. For a vegetarian variation, substitute with vegetable broth.