Description
A creamy and savory potato soup made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes and pour in the broth. Close the lid securely and select manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release of steam.
- Open the lid and mix in the softened cream cheese and milk. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Your Instant Pot Potato Soup is ready to enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or use a plant-based alternative. For dairy-free options, use coconut milk and vegan cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato soup, instant pot, comfort food, easy soup, family recipe