Is there anything more comforting than a creamy bowl of potato soup? I also added bacon and cheese to make it even cozier! It's everything you love about mashed potatoes + even more flavor!

Cooking with an Instant Pot really is the best! Mine often sits in the basement and I forget about it. But then, I want to make something in a fraction of the time and I happily retrieve it!

I mean...who wants to spend 20+ minutes boiling potatoes for soup? Not me! With the Instant Pot, the potatoes will be tender in just 8 minutes! (plus a few minutes for the pressure to release) Then, it's ready to be blended. In addition to potatoes, I also like to add more veggies. Depending on the veggie, you can cook and blend with the potatoes or add at the end for a chunkier soup. I cooked and blended bell peppers with the potatoes. Then, I finely diced and lightly sautéed carrots and celery. These were stirred in after the potatoes were blended.

Serve this potato soup with a salad and some crusty bread. And, don't forget to add some protein for a complete meal!

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Potato Soup Tips & Tricks

• Start with a little bacon grease for extra flavor.
• Cut potatoes into the same size pieces for even cooking.
• Puree soup with an immersion blender (standard blender will also work.)
• Only blend some of the potatoes for a chunkier soup.
• Don't puree with the bacon bits! Stir in after the soup has been blended.

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Ways to Thicken Potato Soup

1. The natural starch in potatoes will help to thicken the soup.
2. Add some flour, butter, and milk to make a roux.
3. Whisk together corn starch and milk/water to create a slurry.
4. Add some heavy cream, which is already thick!

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Ingredients in Instant Pot Potato Soup

• Russet Potatoes
• Onion
• Garlic
• Celery
• Carrots
• Yellow Bell Peppers
• Bacon
• Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
• Half and Half (can use dairy free)
• Optional: Sour Cream

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How to Make Instant Pot Potato Soup

1. Optional Step: Set the Instant Pot to sauté and cook the carrots and celery in 2 Tbsp. of olive oil for about 5-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Set Instant Pot to sauté and brown the bacon. Then, remove the bacon and set aside.
3. In the bacon grease, sauté the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Next, season with salt and pepper. Then, pour in the chicken broth and potatoes. Cover with the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure cook for 8 minutes.
4. Allow the pressure to release slowly. Add half-and-half or milk and sour cream. Next, use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. You can also blend in a standard blender.
5. Stir in the sautéed carrots and celery. When serving, top with bacon bits, cheese, scallions, cilantro, etc.

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Bland potato soup?

• Don't forget to add salt and pepper!
• Add onions, garlic, and other spices.
• Add some bacon bits and sauté the veggies in bacon grease.
• Top with cheese, cilantro, scallions, sour cream, etc.

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Best potatoes to use for potato soup?

Large russet potatoes make the best potato soup. They have a higher starch content which leads to a thicker soup.

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