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Instant Pot Simple Potato Soup is a delicious, easy potato soup recipe. This pressure cooker potato soup recipe is simple, but it has a lot of flavor, and we love it. It’s a little rustic, and a lot delicious!
Originally published 3/18/2018
Instant Pot Simple Potato Soup
Today I’m sharing a flavorful version of a simple, classic potato soup that you can easily make in your Instant Pot.
This pressure cooker Potato Soup is really tasty, and is made with potatoes, onion, bacon, and some other yummy ingredients.
Making this potato soup recipe in the pressure cooker infuses the flavors much faster than cooking on the stove top. It is also very easy!
The thing I like best about potato soup is that it is so versatile. You can make it with or without bacon, or use ham instead. You can leave out the celery, or add carrots.
It always comes out as a comforting and tasty bowl of soup!
Which potatoes work best?
Use what you have. I have made this soup with russets, gold, and red. It is delicious every time. The russets are a little starchier, and break down a little more.
I think this soup has a good balance of flavors (the bacon makes it even better), and the potatoes really shine through.
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If you make this delicious pressure cooker potato soup recipe, please leave a comment below with a star rating. I’d love to know how you liked it!
Instant Pot Simple Potato Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick Bacon, chopped
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 5 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
- 5 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon Salt (more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ cup Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Butter, softened
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Turn on the pot's sauté function and add the chopped bacon and onion. Cook until bacon is done and onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the celery. Stir, and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot (deglaze).
- Add the potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Put the lid on and lock in place. Set the steam release knob to the Sealing position, if applicable.
- Cancel the sauté setting and push the Pressure Cook/Manual button, or dial. Use the +/- button, or dial to select 7 minutes. High Pressure
- When the cook cycle ends, let the pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 minute natural release). Then do a controlled quick release of the remaining steam/pressure (release steam in short bursts until you are sure no soup will spew out with the steam).
- While the pot is naturally releasing, combine the softened butter and flour in a small dish, using a fork. If the butter isn't soft enough, warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Mix thoroughly until all lumps are gone.
- When all of the pressure is out of the pot, carefully open the lid, and turn on the sauté setting. Let the soup come to a simmer (don't let the soup scorch on the bottom), then stir in the flour mixture and stir until thickened.
- Cancel the sauté setting and stir well. Then Add the heavy cream. Taste and adjust salt if desired.
- If you like, you can use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes to help it thicken a little more. I do not do this as I like some potato chunks.
- Serve with some crusty bread.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Love this soup! It is the second sish I’ve made in my Instant Pot. I made it because it has few ingredients, but I can already see how I can add things. I did add three cloves of garlic because I like garlic. 🙂
This recipe is absolutely amazing! It is a household favorite! I was wondering if I doubled the recipe if I could freeze half of it for another day, does it freeze well?
It does not freeze well. Two things to consider. 1) Thaw before reheating. 2) Reheat slowly, stirring frequently.
My first time using the instant pot and I found your recipe to be very easy to follow. The soup turned out to be a fan favorite! Definitely a make again! 😋
Made as written and my family LOVED it. Served with homemade crusty artisan bread.
I made this soup and it is such a keeper! I never made or had potato soup before and now I know just what I have been missing. Between the easy prep, short cook time and the amazing flavors, this will become a staple in my household. Shared some with a neighbor and a friend and they both loved it. I made one dairy-free (still yummy) and the rest of the servings with the heavy cream. Ohhhh so creamy! (yay!) Thanks for this great recipe!
Made this for friends and we all enjoyed it.
I never leave comments on recipes but this tastes amazing! We are currently snowed in so I had to omit a few ingredients (bacon and celery) and I used a hand blender to make it smooth as my son doesn’t like soup with “lumps” in, it was a big hit and will definitely be making it again
This is such a great tasting soup! We loved it!
Outstanding recipe…only thing I added first time was 2 carrots and a couple bay leaves, and substitutedham for bacon. . It reminded me so much like clam chowder, I made it again tonight and added 2 small cans of clams. Best clam chowder I’ve ever eatem. Highly recommend this recipe, easy and delicious.
Can I use water instead of broth to cook potatoes and then make aru
Yes, water is fine.
Awesome Recipe! I added a couple jalapeños and a drained can of mixed corn. Simple, hearty, filling and delicious, what’s not to like.
I had to modify a bit to make it gluten-free and vegetarian and to use what I had on hand. Instead of chicken broth I used water with garlic, salt, and pepper. Instead of bacon, flour, and butter, I added 2 cups of sharp cheddar. Absolutely delicious.
This was very good. Super easy- I didnt even drain the bacon. It is great as it is. I had some 1″ or more pieces, so next time 8 strips bacon, cut in larger chunks, the celery in larger chunks. Mine looked just like the photos. Thanks for sharing this, it turned out great in my Instant Pot. It seems to need nothing else. Cheese adds flavor when served, but it is better without it. Loved it..