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Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup

Published: Feb 21, 2022 by Scott · This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission, at no charge to you, if you make a purchase using my link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This loaded potato soup is a creamy, indulgent comfort food classic that's made quick and easy in your Instant Pot.

Side angle view of a bowl of loaded potato soup.
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Why this recipe works

This easy baked potato soup recipe is full of rich creamy flavor. It's thick, hearty, and satisfying, making it a perfect cold weather soup. And making potato soup in the Instant Pot is so quick and easy. Just 30 minutes is all you need and, best of all, there's just one pot to clean up!

For another hearty Instant Pot soup check out my Instant Pot Chicken Stew recipe!

Ingredients

This simple potato soup features a creamy base of chicken broth and heavy cream. It's filled with soft, fluffy russet potatoes, and classic loaded baked potato toppings like bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives.

When cutting your potatoes, keep them around ½ to ¾ inch in size so they will cook evenly.

Ingredients for Instant Pot loaded potato soup arranged on a countertop.

How to make potato soup in an Instant Pot

Note: I made my crumbled bacon ahead of time for this soup, but you can do it right in your Instant Pot if you want. Just cut your bacon into small strips and sauté until well browned. Then set aside and drain off the grease before proceeding as directed.

  1. Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode and allow it to preheat. Then melt the butter and add in the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then turn off the pot and add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Diced onions being cooked in an Instant Pot.
  1. Add the chicken broth, diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Then close the lid and pressure cook on Manual for 10 minutes. Carefully quick release the pressure until the pin drops, then open the lid.
Instant Pot shown filled with chicken broth, diced potatoes, and onions before pressure cooking.
  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Stir together the cream and cornstarch in a measuring cup to make a slurry, then add to the pot and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  1. Turn off the pot and stir in ½ cup of shredded cheese and around half of your bacon and chives. The serve in bowls and top each serving with the remaining cheese, bacon and chives.
Potato soup shown in an Instant Pot topped with cheese, bacon, and chives.

Optional step for smooth potato soup

If you prefer your potato soup smooth instead of chunky, after step 3 blend the soup with an immersion blender or transfer a regular blender and blend until smooth. Then proceed with adding your toppings. You can do half pureed and half not also if you'd like.

Potato soup being ladled from an Instant Pot.

Recipe Tips and FAQs

How to store leftover potato soup

Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

How to reheat potato soup

Reheat in a pot over medium heat until warmed through. Smaller portions can be reheated in the microwave.

Can I freeze potato soup?

I do not reccomend freezing this potato soup because of the cream. If you want to make this to freeze, prepare through step 2, then cool and freeze for up to 3 months. Then add the cream, cornstarch, and toppings when you reheat it.

What potatoes to use for potato soup?

I recommend using Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. These varieties will get nice and soft during the cooking process. Red potatoes can also be used, but the texture will be firmer.

If using Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes you can leave the skin on for a more rustic potato soup. Just be sure to wash them well.

Can I use flour to thicken potato soup?

You can use flour instead of cornstarch to thicken this soup. Cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour, so you'll need 4 Tbsp (¼ cup) of flour.

To avoid lumpy soup, I reccomend making a beurre manié. Which is a mixture of softened butter and flour. The butter coats the flour particles and melts as you mix it in which helps prevent lumps. It also adds more buttery richness to the soup.

To make a beurre manié, mix ¼ cup of softened butter and ¼ cup of flour in a small bowl until it forms a thick paste or soft, dough-like ball. Whisk in about ¾ of the mixture after adding the cream and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes using the Sauté mode on your Instant Pot. If needed, whisk in more of the mixture until thickened to your taste.

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More Soup Recipes

For more tasty soup recipes check out my soup recipe collection! I've listed a few of my favorites below:

  • Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  • Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup
  • Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • White Bean Soup with Kale and Chicken Sausage (Instant Pot)

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Side angle view of a bowl of loaded potato soup.

Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

This loaded potato soup is a creamy, indulgent comfort food classic that's made quick and easy in your Instant Pot.
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 411kcal

Equipment

  • 6 Qt Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chefs Knife
  • Liquid Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2.5-3 pounds russet potatoes, cut into ½-¾ inch cubes
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream, or whole milk
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped chives

Instructions

  • Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode and allow it to preheat. Then melt the butter and add in the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then turn off the pot and add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Then close the lid and pressure cook on Manual for 10 minutes. Carefully quick release the pressure until the pin drops, then open the lid.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Stir together the cream and cornstarch in a measuring cup to make a slurry, then add to the pot and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  • Turn off the pot and stir in ½ cup of shredded cheese and around half of your bacon and chives. The serve in bowls and top each serving with the remaining cheese, bacon and chives.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. 
Reheating: Reheat in a pot over medium heat until warmed through. Smaller portions can be reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 679mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

* All nutrition information we provide are estimates based on third party calculators. We encourage you to calculate these on your own for accurate results.

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meals, potato, potato soup
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