Instant Pot Potato Soup is a 30-minute pressure cooker dinner recipe that tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Everyone just loves this.
I sure love making dinner in my Instant Pot. It is so quick and easy. It makes recipes like this potato soup as simple as toss and go.
I mean, if you are a regular around here, then it is no secret that I’m all about small kitchen gadgets and appliances making life easier. I like to keep the steps simple and whenever possible I make things toss and go.
Baked Potato Soup
I am not a fan of a whole lot of steps because I usually only have a few minutes to toss everything together to begin with.
If I can make a recipe that requires that I just throw it all in the pot, set it, and walk away so I can cram a little bit more work in before we break for dinner – I’m all in.
Fortunately this recipe is just like that – which is why I love it so much.
This recipe came about because I had a whole bag of potatoes that were nearing the end of their life. Several people in the family were traveling, so I wasn’t able to use up enough of them by serving them as a side dish – even for a couple of nights.
So I just prepped them, tossed them in the pot with the other ingredients and wrapped up editing some images while it cooked.
It turned out great and everyone just LOVED it. But really, who wouldn’t love a big ‘ol bowl of something as delicious as baked potato soup?
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover baked potato soup?
Any extra soup can be stored in a shallow airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Can this soup be made on the stovetop?
I do have a stovetop potato soup that is a bit different than this recipe. It is just as delicious.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Because of the space constraints with the size of pressure cookers, either 6 or 8 quart – I don’t recommend doubling this recipe. However, it is so quick to make, that you could do batches back to back if you needed more.
Can I make this without the bacon?
Yes- you can use leftover chicken, turkey, pulled beef, ground beef, ground sausage or ground turkey. I literally use whatever I have on hand that needs to be used. But I do have to say, the bacon is really scrumptious – just like a loaded baked potato.
How many can this serve?
This will definitely depend on the size of your portions. But we had enough for at least 8 bowls. So plan on it feeding 8 adults.
Can I use milk or half and half?
Absolutely. If you don’t happen to have evaporated milk on hand, you can substitute milk, half and half or even heavy cream.
Is it necessary to use a specific type of pressure cooker?
No, not at all. I just happen to have an Instant Pot, but pressure cookers have become so popular over the last couple years that just about every big & small appliance company makes one. This will work with them all.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Instant Pot Potato Soup?
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 2-3″ pieces and place them in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot.
- Add in chicken broth, minced onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid. Set to sealing and manual pressure for 12 minutes.
- Once it has completed the cooking time, allow for natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid, stir in cream cheese, evaporated milk, and shredded cheese.
- You can use a potato masher or immersion blender to make the soup creamier if desired. We like it with some lumps for a heartier meal.
- Top with your usual baked potato toppings like cheese, bacon crumbles, chives, or anything else you love to pair with potatoes.
Can you freeze Baked Potato Soup?
Sometimes potatoes have an odd texture once thawed. I don’t recommend freezing this soup for later.
Why use a shallow container to store the leftovers?
Well, when the container is shallow, the contents chill faster than if you were to use a large, deep container. Ideally, you don’t want it to take too long for the leftovers to get to their chilled/stored temperature.
As I mentioned, if the food remains above about 35 degrees for more than 1 hour after cooking, the bacteria starts to grow.
Pressure Cooker Potato Soup
To make Instant Pot Potato Soup you will need…
- potatoes
- chicken broth
- minced onions
- minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
- cream cheese
- American or cheddar cheese – shredded
- evaporated milk
- bacon – cooked and chopped
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- chives
Products I love when making potato soup filling…
This potato soup recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made soup in the pressure cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this soup recipe.
- Instant Pot
- cutting board
- knives
- potato masher
- immersion blender
- chicken broth
- minced onions
- minced garlic
- table salt
- pepper
- evaporated milk
Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup
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Instant Pot Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 16-20 potatoes small to medium-sized
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup minced onions
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1½ cups American or cheddar cheese – shredded
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- ½ pound bacon – cooked and chopped
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp roughly chopped chives
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 2-3″ pieces and place them in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot.
- Add in chicken broth, minced onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid. Set to sealing and manual pressure for 12 minutes.
- Once it has completed the cooking time, allow for natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the lid, stir in cream cheese, evaporated milk, and shredded cheese.
- You can use a potato masher or immersion blender to make the soup creamier if desired. We like it with some lumps for a heartier meal.
- Top with your usual baked potato toppings like cheese, bacon crumbles, chives, or anything else you love to pair with potatoes.
Equipment
- pressure cooker
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Waterside Villas says
I love this light and healthy soup, good for health. I will try to make this at home.