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Two bowls of creamy Instant Pot potato soup, garnished with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.

Instant Pot Potato Soup

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Cozy up to this creamy, cheesy Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe! Ready in just 30 minutes, it's topped with crispy bacon & fresh green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 5 strips bacon cooked and crumbled, for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' setting and add the butter. Once melted, add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
    Sautéing diced onions in an Instant Pot for Instant Pot Potato Soup.
  • Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
    Instant Pot Potato Soup with potatoes and garnishes.
  • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to 'Sealing', and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. After cooking, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch to create a slurry. Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode, add the slurry to the pot, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the soup thickens.
    Instant Pot Potato Soup ingredients: cream slurry, cheddar, bacon, green onions.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season the soup with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
    Stirring shredded cheddar cheese into Instant Pot Potato Soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 20gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 824mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Instant Pot Potato Soup
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