Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup With A Slow Cooker Version Recipes

INSTANT POT LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Use the sauté function on your instant pot to melt the butter (2 tablespoons). Add the diced onion and stir to coat. Sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened.
• Add the chicken broth (4 cups), diced potatoes (2.5 lbs.), kosher salt (1.5 teaspoons), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Stir together.
• Turn sauté function off and place cover on instant pot, making sure the valve is set to "sealing." Set pressure cooker to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes.
• When the 10 minutes is up, quick release the pressure by using a wooden spoon to turn the valve from "sealing" to "venting." Wait until the float valve depresses completely until you open the pressure cooker (this can take about 5 minutes).
• Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot. (Alternatively, use a potato masher for a more rustic texture.)
• Add the sour cream (8 oz.) and the shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup) to the pot and stir together until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Serve garnished with sliced green onions, chopped cooked bacon, more sour cream, and more cheese, if desired.

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Set Instant Pot to Sauté, and melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add potatoes and broth, and secure lid. Set to Pressure Cook/Manual on High for 8 minutes. Follow manufacturer's instructions to quick release, then remove lid.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons milk and cornstarch to make a slurry.
• Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Pour in slurry, remaining 1 cup of milk, and heavy cream. Let boil about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cheddar, bacon, and chives before serving.

INSTANT POT POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-quart instant pot (or pressure cooker), place potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and parsley. Lock lid, make sure vent is closed. Using the manual setting, on high pressure, set time for 15 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure.
• In a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth. Switch the setting on your Instant Pot to saute, and adjust the heat to low, then mix in flour and cream mixture. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, bacon, and remaining cream. Stir for 6-8 minutes until the soup starts to thicken. Top each individual serving of soup with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and sprinkle of fresh parsley.

SLOW COOKER LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, chicken stock, onion, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and wipe out most of the grease from the skillet.
• Puree potatoes in the slow cooker with an immersion blender until smooth. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the cooked bacon, set temperature to Low, and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
• Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and sour cream and whisk until thickened. Pour into the slow cooker and cook on Low for 1 more hour.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, remaining Cheddar, sour cream, and scallions.