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Instant Pot Potato Soup

This potato soup comes out so thick and creamy in so much less time than traditional potato soup! It's rich, hearty, and filling and reheats perfectly. Top it off with plenty of cheddar, bacon, and green onions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 585 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Bacon chopped
  • ½ sweet onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 large Russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup flour
  • 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • bacon, green onions, and cheddar for topping the soup

Instructions

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  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute and add the bacon. Fry bacon until nearly crisp.
  2. Add the onion and garlic to the Instant Pot with the bacon and cook until onion has softened and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the pot and stir well, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pan so as not to get a burn error when cooking.
  4. Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir.
  5. Cover the pot, set the lid to sealing, and turn to high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Release the pressure carefully.
  7. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes to reach the desired consistency.
  8. Add the flour and milk to a mason jar and close tightly. Shake well to combine. Alternately, whisk the flour and milk together in a small bowl.
  9. Pour flour mixture into the soup and stir to combine. Add the cream and evaporated milk to the soup and stir.
  10. Turn pot to saute and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until the soup has thickened to your liking.
  11. Stir the cheddar cheese into the soup until smooth and melted. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  12. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with cheddar, bacon, and green onion, if desired.

Notes

  • Our crockpot potato soup is the same recipe with a different method, if you prefer not to use the Instant Pot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 1035mg (43%) Potassium 1334mg (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 884IU (18%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 413mg (41%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 1035mg 43%
Potassium 1334mg 28%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 884IU 18%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 413mg 41%
Iron 3mg 17%

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