Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup

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Instant Pot loaded potato soup is perfect for those cooler months. Hearty and full of flavor and a great family weeknight meal.

If you love baked potato soup, then I know you will love this Instant Pot loaded potato soup recipe. It doesn’t take a lot of ingredients and it really comes together quickly. Potato soups are a big comfort food, and with the addition of cheese it’s hard sometimes to stop at only one bowl. I added bacon to my soup because bacon makes everything better. The saltiness it gives to the soup is really good.

What are russet potatoes?

Russet potatoes are the most common variety of potato in the United States. They are are high in antioxidants, are a good source of iron and magnesium.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Instant Pot does most of the work
• Soup tastes like it’s been cooking for hours
• Make a great family meal

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Chicken broth
• Cream of chicken soup
• Russet potatoes
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Milk
• Flour
• Shredded cheddar cheese

How to make this recipe

1 – Place the olive oil in the pot and turn on the sauté button. Heat the olive oil, then add the onions and cook for a few minutes, until soft.

2 – Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, while stirring, so garlic doesn’t burn.

3 – Add the chicken broth, canned soup, potatoes, salt, and pepper and stir well.

4 – Put the lid on and close the vent valve. Cook over manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure. 

5 – While the soup is cooking, stir together the milk and flour in a small bowl to make a slurry.

6 – After soup is done cooking, oven valve carefully. Once steam has completely released and the pin has dropped, open the lid and stir in the slurry.

7 – Turn the pot on to sauté and cook the soup for about 5 minutes, until it’s thickened.

8 – Stir in the 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

What toppings go on Potato Soup?

You can add whatever toppings you’d like such as additional shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, green onion, or sour cream. 

How long does potato soup last in the refrigerator?

Homemade potato soup will last for about 3 to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze potato soup?

Yes, potato soup can be stored safely in the freezer for 2 to 3 months in a freezer safe resealable bag. Please note, potatoes tend to change consistency after they’ve been defrosted.

Calories per serving (1 cup): 358

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Loaded Potato Soup Instant Pot

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Instant Pot loaded potato soup is perfect for those cooler months. Hearty and full of flavor and a great family weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 7 medium sized russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1" cubes
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

• Turn on the sauté button on the Instant Pot, and heat olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic. Cook for additional 1 minute, while stirring, so garlic doesn't burn.
• Add in chicken broth, canned soup, potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot, stir well. Put lid on the Instant Pot and close the vent valve. Cook over manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
• While soup is cooking, stir together the milk and flour in a small bowl to create a slurry.
• After soup is done cooking, oven valve carefully. Once steam has completely released and the pin has dropped on the lid, open the lid and stir in the slurry. Turn pot on to sauté and cook the soup for 4-5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Notes

• If desired, serve soup garnished with chopped bacon, green onions, and more cheese.

 

• Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 1126mgPotassium: 1188mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 270mgIron: 2.5mg

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