Instant Pot Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 5 lbbag of potatoes
peeled
- 1 largeshallot)
minced (or 3 tablespoons minced onion
- 6 cchicken broth
- 4 tbspbutter
- ⅓ csoftened cream cheese
- ⅓ csour cream
- 2 cshredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅛ tsppepper
- 1 cmilk
depending on how thin you want your soup
- ½ creal bacon bits)
heated (optional
- 1green onion chopped for garnish
optional
Directions
- 1
Cut each potato in half and then half again making 4 pieces, add to the pot.
- 2
Add the minced shallots and pour enough chicken broth in the pot to cover the potatoes.
- 3
Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on manual or soup setting for 10 minutes. (plan for 5-10 minutes for the Instant Pot to pre-heat)
- 4
Once the timer goes off, turn the valve from sealing to venting to release the pressure.
- 5
Remove the lid and gently mash the potatoes with a potato masher or large fork. You can also cut through them with a knife for chunkier pieces of potatoes.
- 6
Add butter, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, and blend to the consistency you like best.
- 7
Add milk to the soup and stir enough in until you get your desired soup thickness.
- 8
Add more salt and pepper if needed.
- 9
Add bacon bits to a small glass bowl and heat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until crunchy.
- 10
Mix all of bacon bits into the potato soup, or use as a topping.
- 11
Serve with the toppings of your choice.
Instant Pot Potato Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting bowl of creamy, cheesy potato soup but short on time? This Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe delivers all the classic, rich flavors of a loaded baked potato in a fraction of the usual cooking time, making it the perfect weeknight dinner solution.
This recipe truly shines because of the Instant Pot's ability to transform humble potatoes into a velvety soup base with incredible efficiency. By utilizing the pressure cooker, you achieve deep, developed flavors and perfectly tender potatoes in just 10 minutes of cook time, taking the stress out of making a hearty meal from scratch. It's the ultimate answer for busy evenings when you need a satisfying and easy dinner that feels like a special treat.
Prepare for a wonderfully thick and hearty soup that's rich with the flavors of butter, softened cream cheese, and plenty of shredded cheddar. Each spoonful offers that familiar comfort of a fully loaded baked potato, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of minced shallot and the savory depth of chicken broth. You'll love how the potatoes melt into a luxurious texture, creating a truly satisfying experience that is both flavorful and substantial enough to serve as a main course. With 10 generous servings, it’s also ideal for feeding a crowd or ensuring you have delicious leftovers.
Customizing this potato soup is simple. If you don't have a shallot on hand, you can easily swap in 3 tablespoons of minced onion for a similar aromatic foundation. Adjust the amount of milk added to achieve your desired consistency – less for a thicker, heartier soup, more for a slightly thinner broth. Don't forget the optional but highly recommended toppings like warm real bacon bits and fresh chopped green onions to complete the loaded baked potato experience.
This robust and flavorful Instant Pot Potato Soup is ideal for cozy family dinners, chilly evenings, or whenever you need a comforting meal with minimal effort. Pair it with a simple side salad or some crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.