Instant Pot Potato Bacon Soup
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbred potatoes or yukon or russet. )
medium starch
- 1 mediumyellow onion)
(chopped
- 4garlic cloves)
(minced
- 2 clow sodium broth
chicken or vegetable
- 1 ½ csour cream
- 1 cmilk
- 1 lbbacon slices)
(chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped green onions
Directions
- 1
Press the "Sauté" setting. Cook the bacon until they are crispy. Remove the bacon bits from the pan and leave ¼ cup of bacon grease in the pot.
- 2
Add chopped onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and stir for 15 seconds. Turn off the"Sauté" setting.
- 3
Add potatoes and broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the pan clear and nothing is stuck on it to prevent burning.
- 4
Select the "Manual" setting and adjust it to "10 minutes". When cooking is complete, use a natural release to depressurize then open the lid.
- 5
Select the "Warm" setting. Transfer ⅔ of the soup to a blender and puree it. Return the pureed soup to the IP and stir.
- 6
Select the "Saute" setting. Bring soup to a simmer. Add sour cream, bacon pieces, and milk. Keep stirring until well combined and until you reach the desired consistency. Don't let it boil, or the dairy will curdle. Add salt and black pepper if needed.
- 7
Serve with fresh herbs (green onion) and bacon bits if you reserved some for garnish.
Instant Pot Potato Bacon Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply comforting, hearty meal that feels like a warm hug? This Instant Pot Potato Bacon Soup delivers on all fronts, offering a rich, savory experience perfect for chilly evenings.
The Instant Pot truly shines in creating this creamy potato soup, allowing the simple, wholesome ingredients to meld into a cohesive, flavorful dish with remarkable ease. The combination of tender potatoes, savory bacon, and a creamy base ensures a satisfying bowl every time.
Prepare for a wonderfully thick and velvety soup, studded with tender potato chunks and the irresistible crunch of savory bacon. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of mellow onion and garlic, balanced by the bright tang of sour cream and the richness of milk. This isn't just a side dish; it's a robust, flavorful meal designed to deeply satisfy, with each serving providing a substantial 606 calories of pure comfort.
Tailor this indulgent soup to your preference by experimenting with potato types; red or Yukon potatoes offer a slightly firmer texture, while russet potatoes will yield an even creamier consistency. For the broth, choose chicken or vegetable broth based on your dietary needs or flavor preference. You can also adjust the amount of bacon to suit your taste, or finish with a generous sprinkle of chopped green onions for a fresh, aromatic garnish.
This Instant Pot Potato Bacon Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for cozy family dinners or a soul-warming lunch on a cold day. Serve it simply in a bowl, perhaps with a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop.