Instant Pot Potato Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, celery, onion, ham, garlic and thyme and broth in Instant Pot.
• Shut and lock lid and set to pressure for 10 minutes.
• When the timer goes off, quick release steam.
• While the IP is doing its magic, in separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook stirring constantly until thick.
• Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form and all milk is added. Turn up to medium heat. Continue to stir until thick (4-5 minutes).
• Add in cheese and stir until melted.
• Stir the cheese mixture into the Instant Pot after you performed step 3. Set to saute on high and cook until heated through about 3 minutes. (I also will break up some of the potatoes for thickness. It gets thicker as it cools and next day).

Steps:

• Place potatoes, broth, and 1 tablespoon salt into Instant Pot. Close lid, set pressure to high, and cook 20 minutes. Allow Instant Pot to remain on warm setting.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Add onions, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 25 minutes. If necessary, add 1-2 tablespoons water to skillet to prevent burning, scraping bottom of pan to incorporate caramelization. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• If necessary, release pressure manually on Instant Pot. Using an immersion blender, blend potatoes and broth until nearly smooth. Add milk, cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Blend to combine. Fold in half of cheese, half of caramelized onions, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If soup is too thick, thin to desired consistency with additional milk.
• Serve, garnished with reserved cheese, reserved onions, chives, sour cream, and bacon.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion, bacon, and butter to the hot pot and saute until bacon is crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off Saute function and transfer contents to a small bowl.
• Add potatoes, water, and garlic base to pot and close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mash potatoes against the side of the pot, leaving some chunks if desired. Add onion-bacon mixture and half-and-half; stir to combine.
• Ladle into soup bowls and top with green onions, Cheddar cheese, and black pepper.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add bacon and cook until bacon is crispy and fat has rendered out, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
• Add onion and celery to the bacon drippings and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Cancel Saute mode. Add potatoes and broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons of milk and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Open the pot and stir in cornstarch slurry and 1 cup of milk. Season with salt and pepper. Let soup sit, stirring several times, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add sausage to the hot pot; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cancel Saute function and drain grease.
• Add potatoes, sweet peppers, onion, and pepperoncini to the pot. Add condensed soup, corn, green beans, and kale, then pour in milk. Season with chili-lime seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Serve with Mexican cheese sprinkled over top.

Steps:

• Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add O'Brien potatoes. Dollop chicken soup over the potatoes. Place cream cheese on top of the chicken soup. Do not stir.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Use the quick-release method to release remaining pressure. Add Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper. Stir to incorporate.

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and heat until hot. Add shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Pour in vegetable broth and add potatoes. Cancel Saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 8 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Meanwhile, stir together cashew beverage and flour in a small microwave-safe bowl until no lumps remain. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir into potato mixture. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes down to your preferred thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix in vegan French onion dip and stir until well combined. Ladle soup into 4 bowls and top with vegan Cheddar cheese and chives.