Indulge in comfort with our Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup. This easy recipe brings together creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, all in a fraction of the time. Let your Instant Pot do the work for a bowlful of warmth and flavor that's perfect for a cozy night in.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Effortless Cooking: Instant Pot makes this creamy, comforting soup incredibly easy to prepare.
- Deliciously Creamy: The perfect blend of potatoes and cream for a velvety smooth texture.
- Versatile Toppings: Top with crumbled bacon, cheese, or chives for personalized flavor and crunch.
📋 Ingredients
- Potatoes: The star ingredient, providing a hearty and starchy base for the soup.
- Butter/Oil: Used for sautéing, it helps in releasing the flavors of onion, garlic, and ham/bacon.
- Yellow Onion: Adds a sweet, caramelized flavor that deepens the soup's taste.
- Minced Garlic: Offers a punch of aromatic warmth to the savory base of the soup.
- Ham/Bacon: Provides a smoky, salty edge that contrasts with the creaminess of the soup.
- Vegetable/Chicken Broth: Forms the liquid base of the soup, enhancing the flavors of all other ingredients.
- Heavy Cream: Lends a rich, creamy texture that makes the soup irresistibly smooth.
- Cream of Chicken/Celery Soup: Adds extra creaminess and depth to the soup's flavor profile.
- Flour: Helps thicken the soup to achieve a hearty and comforting consistency.
- Shredded Cheese: Melts into the soup, adding a salty, cheesy twist that complements the creaminess perfectly.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Bacon And Cheddar Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup: A hearty soup featuring potatoes, bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot.
- Instant Pot Loaded Potato and Leek Soup: A creamy soup that combines the comforting flavors of potatoes and leek, made easily in the Instant Pot.
- Spicy Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup: This version adds a kick with some jalapenos or hot sauce, perfect for those who like a touch of heat in their soup.
- Instant Pot Loaded Sweet Potato Soup: A sweet twist on the classic, this soup uses sweet potatoes and is garnished with crispy bacon and green onions.
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup: A classic variation that captures everything you love about baked potatoes in soup form with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and green onions.
🔪How To Cook Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
To make this Instant Pot Potato Soup, follow these simple steps:
Step One: Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add butter or oil, onion, and garlic.
Step Two: Add ham and cook for an additional minute, stirring and scraping regularly. Sauté for 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.
Step Three: Turn off the Instant Pot and add vegetable or chicken broth and potatoes to the Instant Pot.
Step Four: Stir the potatoes and mix. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and set for 10 minutes. Once cooked allow to vent naturally for 5 minutes and then perform a quick release.
Step Five: Turn off the Instant Pot. Add flour and a can of cream soup together and add to Instant Pot.
Step Six: Add cheese and cream and mix everything together. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and set for 5 minutes. Quick release once cooked and garnish with green onion, sour cream, cheese and crumbled bacon.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Russet potatoes are best for this soup as they break down easily and give the soup a creamy consistency.
- Saute your Ingredients: Before pressure cooking, saute your onions and garlic in the Instant Pot. This will enhance their flavor and bring out a rich depth to your soup.
- Don't Overfill Your Instant Pot: When adding ingredients, don't fill the Instant Pot more than two-thirds full. This ensures proper pressure buildup and even soup cooking.
- Use High-Quality Stock: Using high-quality chicken or vegetable stock can greatly enhance your soup's flavor. Homemade is best, but if using store-bought, opt for low sodium to control salt levels.
💭 FAQs
Russet potatoes are recommended for their starchy quality, providing a creamy texture to the soup. Yukon gold or red potatoes also work in this recipe.
If your soup is too thick, just add a bit more broth until you reach your desired consistency.
Yes, replace the cream with a dairy-free alternative like coconut milk or almond milk. Omit the cheese or use a dairy-free substitute.
Yes, but the cooking time will need to be adjusted.
You can add a dash of cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or chili flakes to add some heat to the soup.
Yes, mashing potatoes is a crucial step in making potato soup. It helps to create a smooth texture and creaminess in the soup. A potato masher is the ideal tool for this task.
First, allow the soup to cool down to room temperature, but ensure it doesn't sit out for more than two hours to prevent bacterial growth.
Once cooled, portion the soup into airtight containers - preferably glass ones, as they don't absorb odors and are easier to clean.
If you plan on consuming the leftovers in the next 3-4 days, you can store them in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, consider freezing the soup. When freezing, leave about an inch of space at the top of the container because the soup will expand as it freezes.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Loaded Potato Soup:
- Roast Beef Sandwich Recipe: Hearty and flavorful, this roast beef sandwich is the perfect contrast to the creamy richness of potato soup.
- Instant Pot Chicken Legs: Quick and easy to prepare, these chicken legs add a protein-packed dimension to your meal.
- Instant Pot Hawaiian Rolls: Sweet, fluffy, and warm - these rolls make for a delightful pairing with the hearty soup.
- Chicken Caesar Salad Air Fryer Recipe: Crisp, light, and refreshing, this salad offers a palate-cleansing counterpoint to the rich soup.
- Wedge Salad: Classic and crisp, a wedge salad brings a fresh and crunchy element to your soup meal.
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Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baking Potatoes Peeled And Cubes
- 3 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
- 1 Onion Diced
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Ham we used smoked ham or cooked and chopped bacon (or both!) Diced.
- 3 cups Chicken Broth Or Vegetable Broth
- 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 Can Cream Of Chicken Celery Soup
- 1 tablespoon Flour
- 2 cups Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté.
- Add butter or oil, onion, and garlic.
- Sauté for 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.
- Add ham and cook for an additional minute, stirring and scraping regularly.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and add broth and potatoes to the Instant Pot.
- Stir the potatoes and mix.
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and set for 10 minutes.
- Lock the lid and be sure the vent is closed. Allow to vent naturally for 5 minutes and then vent the remaining pressure.
- Turn off the Instant Pot. Add flour and a can of cream soup together and add to Instant Pot.
- Add cheese and cream and mix everything together.
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and set for 5 minutes.
- Lock the lid and be sure the vent is closed.
- Release pressure once the timer goes off.
- Garnish with green onion, sour cream, cheese, and bacon, and enjoy!
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This sounds absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
Awesome. Do let me know what you think!
your recipe at the bottom is for a squash soup
Thanks..I think there was a glich but the recipe is now correct.
I was just curious when you used the cream of chicken? It's listed in the ingredients list but not the actual recipe.
Hi Brandon, Thanks for the question. I have Edited the text to make it more clear.