Easy Instant Pot Potato Soup
A warm, creamy bowl of potato soup made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine, then return the cooked bacon to the pot.
- Close the lid, ensuring it’s sealed, and set the pot to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully quick release the steam and open the lid.
- Add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider blending a portion of the soup for extra creaminess.
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