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Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup

This Instant Pot loaded potato soup is luscious and thick, made with salty bacon, creamy potatoes, veggies, heavy cream and stock. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 628 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat the Instant Pot using the Sauté-Normal function. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is crisp, about 5 minutes. 
  2. Remove the bacon and drain it on a paper towel. Leave the bacon grease in the pot! 
  3. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. 
  4. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for an additional minute. 
  5. Then, add the chicken stock and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the instant pot. 
  6. Add the potatoes and attach the Instant Pot lid. Ensure the valve is in the “sealing” position. 
  7. Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook - Manual for 8 minutes. 
  8. Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes.
  9. Then, carefully switch the valve to the “venting” position to release any additional pressure. 
  10. Add the heavy cream to the soup and use an immersion blender to puree it until your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  11. Serve the soup warm, garnished with the crisp bacon and cheddar cheese. 
  12. Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. 

Notes

  • Bacon adds a salty crunch to the soup, as well as grease to saute the onion with. If you don’t want to use bacon, swap it out for 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 
  • Onion adds great flavor to the soup but you could also use shallot or leek if you prefer. 
  • Garlic pairs perfectly with potato! Feel free to use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic on hand.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 628kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 967mg (40%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 628

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 628kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 967mg 40%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.