Posted by This Instant Pot Potato Soup is the perfect meal for a cold day. It is so easy to make and comes together in minutes. If you have never used your Instant Pot, this is a good recipe to start with. It is simple, delicious, and our new favorite comfort food.
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time23minutes
Total Time33minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 294kcal
Equipment
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Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2″ cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 48 ounces chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- pinch of parsley
- ⅓ cup flour
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 12 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons fresh minced parsley
Instructions
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In a 6-quart instant pot (or pressure cooker), place potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and parsley. Lock lid, make sure vent is closed. Using the manual setting, on high pressure, set time for 15 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure.
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In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth. Switch the setting on your Instant Pot to saute, and adjust the heat to low, then mix in flour and cream mixture. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, and remaining cream. Stir for 6-8 minutes until the soup starts to thicken. Top each individual serving of soup with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
To make this recipe in the slow cooker:
- In your slow cooker, add your potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Let the ingredients cook for 4 hours on low.
- After 4 hours, add your flour and cream and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, and remaining cream. Stir for 6-8 minutes until the soup starts to thicken.
- Top each individual serving of soup with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 662mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
