Description
This Instant Pot Potato Soup is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for a cozy meal. Loaded with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and a hint of cheddar cheese, it’s a satisfying soup that’s easy to make in your pressure cooker.
Ingredients
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Potato Soup:
- 4 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cream Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add butter, onion, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pressure cook for 8 minutes.
- Thicken Soup: Whisk flour with cream. Stir into the cooked soup with cheese until thick.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls. Top with bacon and green onions.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, partially blend the soup before adding the cream mixture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter option instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
