Description
This Instant Pot Potato Soup is a creamy, hearty, and comforting dish made quickly and easily using your pressure cooker. Perfect for weeknight dinners or chilly days, it’s packed with tender potatoes, flavorful broth, and creamy goodness.
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled and diced potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 slices beef, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- Sliced green onions or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the ‘Sauté’ function. Melt the butter and cook the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and broth to the pot. Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode.
- Secure the lid, set valve to sealing position, and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 8 minutes.
- When cooking is done, do a quick release of pressure carefully.
- Optional: Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- In a small bowl, whisk flour into the milk until smooth (if using). Stir into the soup along with heavy cream and sour cream.
- Turn on ‘Sauté’ mode again and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened and heated through.
- Stir in cheese, if using, until melted.
- Serve hot, topped with beef, green onions, or extra cheese as desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit beef.
- To make it dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and cream alternatives.
- Adjust consistency by blending more or fewer potatoes.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
