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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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My husband absolutely loves this soup. I love the simplicity of the recipe (and the taste) and am fixing it for the 3rd time.
All purpose flour or self rising?
It’s just a thickener, so AP. I have never used SR flour for thickening, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
This is simply wonderful! My family loved it and I have already made it twice!! I NEVER post on these but it was so delicious I had to! Thanks for this recipe!
Does anyone know of any recipe adjustments for an 8 or 10 quart Instantpot?
It will be the same cook time.
This is my family’s favorite bacon potato soup recipe. It’s absolute perfection following the recipe to a T I usually will double the recipe. And, oftentimes I will add a twist such as adding herbs de Provence or sometimes I’ll put in a can of cream of chicken soup. But, like I said this recipe is great exactly as is or as a base to do something a little different.
Awesome soup and easy to make! I am going to try adding some clams to it next time. Would maybe be good with sausage and kale instead of bacon as well.
Can you freeze this soup?
I don’t think it freezes well.
Do I use real butter?
Yes, for best results.
Clams sound amazing. 😋
I love this soup! I am a new instapot owner and am trying recipes. This is a keeper.
I’ve never commented on a recipe online though I use them all the time…this was so tasty I was eating it right out of the pot! Only change was I used unsweetened almond milk (cutting down on calories right after Thanksgiving splurges) and I left the skin on my red potatoes. Delicious!
I replaced bacon with ham and did exactly the same with all other ingredients. I will be making this time and time again!! My Fam loved it. I served with Mexican cornbread and it was fabulous!
I don’t know what happened but I ended up with mashed potatoes. I followed the recipe to a T 😒
Really?! Oh no. Maybe your potatoes were larger? You can always take a few out and/or add in more broth.
Do I need to peel the potatoes? The recipe says to peel but what happens if I use new potatoes and leave the peel on?
It should just add a little texture. I think russet skins would not be as soft as the new.
I haven’t tried yet. But looks Great!
Was wondering if I can use a cornstarch slurry and how much.
Yes, but I haven’t tried it. I would start with 2 Tablespoons corn starch and 2 Tablespoon cold water. Make more if needed.
Delicious! My husband does NOT like potato soup. He ate this up and came back for seconds!! I substituted the heavy cream with regular milk and was happy with the texture and consistency. Thanks for my new favorite recipe 🙂
I replaced the bacon with cubed ham, and added a cup of shredded cheese. It turned out amazing!
Perfect potato soup!! I left out the bacon. (Vegetarian) And have made it with Heavey cream and also with just plain milk. Delicious both times! Definitely a keeper!
I am new to instant pot. I followed this recipe exactly. Is it normally for the liquid to be gone after opening the lid? This had a great flavor but not very soup. Any types? I want to make this again
I would just stir in a cup of water before pressure cooking.
A great potato soup!
I need a quick dinner and found this. Didn’t have bacon so i used hamburger and sausage. its was wonderful they ate it so fast!!!
Just got done making and eating. It was outstanding! Whole family loved it