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Instant Pot Potato Soup Recipe (Loaded Potato)

This creamy Instant Pot Potato Soup Recipe (Loaded Potato) is ready in under 30 minutes! The rich soup is loaded with potatoes, onions, bacon, and cheese served with bacon bits. Everything you'd want in a loaded baked potato but in as a soup.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese**

Instructions

  • Turn on the instant pot to saute mode and add the butter and chopped onion into the instant pot and saute until the onion is tender. Add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the instant pot and close the lid and pressure cook for 8 minutes, then quickly release the pressure.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk together the half and half with flour for the slurry.
  • Once the steam has released, open the lid and mash the potatoes to desired consistency. Add in the slurry mixture and shredded cheese and stir until combined.
  • Turn the instant pot back to saute mode and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the soup begins to bubble.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

**You can use any shredded cheese you have on hand! For this soup, we recommended using Mild Cheddar, Colby Jack, or Mexican Blend.