Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup – Lower-Calorie

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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.

I was happy to pull out my Instant Pot  to make this loaded potato soup. If you love baked potato soup, then I know you will love this 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 I believe that 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.

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 Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup

Start by placing the olive oil in the pot and turning on the sauté button. Heat the olive oil, then add the onions and cook for a few minutes, until soft. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring so garlic doesn’t burn. Next, add in the chicken broth, canned soup, potatoes, salt, and pepper and stir well. Put the lid on and close the vent valve. Cook over manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure. 

While the soup is cooking, stir together the milk and flour in a small bowl to make a slurry. 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. Turn the pot on to sauté and cook the soup for about 5 minutes, until it’s thickened. 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 air tight container in the fridge.

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. However, potatoes tend to change consistency after they’ve been defrosted, so the soup may not be the same.

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Calories per serving (1 cup): 358

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Loaded Potato Soup Instant Pot - Lower-Calorie

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

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Dinner, Soup

Keyword: instant pot recipe, loaded potato, low calorie food option, potato soup

Servings: 8

Calories: 358kcal

Author: simplylowcal

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 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, add 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: 8g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1126mg | Potassium: 1188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 2.5mg

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