It’s no secret that I’m a big soup lover. Even though I’m not a big veggie eater, I will eat just about anything in a hearty soup. The way the flavors blend together just makes everything taste amazing! Some of my favorite soup recipes are my Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Chicken Rice Soup, Sausage Tortellini Soup, and this Easy Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe. They’re all delicious, comforting, and filled with nutrients. But potato soup? It’s my #1. Potatoes are my love language because they’re creamy, chunky, and hearty too! They sometimes get a bad rep, but these tender potatoes are healthy and filled with tons of good things, too, like fibre, vitamin C and potassium. Some people go all out with their loaded potato soups, adding in cream cheese, a bucket of sour cream, or a package of bacon. I like to keep mine on the healthier side and add in toppings as needed — this way everyone gets their perfect bowl of potato soup! Looking for more cozy, easy Instant Pot recipes? Try my Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta, this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe, Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup, or my Sausage Potato Soup with Kale!
Ingredients Needed:
Oil: I use canola oil because it has a high smoke point and is full of good fats. Any cooking oil with a high smoke point will work fine, though. Onion: use whatever onions you have on hand! Sweet onions are great, and red onions have a nice flavor, but any onion will taste great. Seasoning: use a combination of salt, freshly minced garlic, dried parsley, dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper to season this soup with lovely savory flavors. Chicken broth: I use low-sodium chicken broth in pretty much everything because that way I can control the amount of salt added and adjust the seasonings to my tastes. Red potatoes: any kind of potatoes will work for this recipe, but I use red potatoes for this recipe because I prefer not to peel them. Potato skins are a great source of fiber, and peeling potatoes will also add more prep time. Russet potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes also work well in this recipe, peeled or with the skin on. Carrots and celery: Carrots, celery, and onion form the basis for many soup recipes! It’s the classic savory trifecta. You can definitely add to these, but I wouldn’t omit them unless you absolutely have to. See my tips below on how to make this soup your own! Evaporated milk: I like to use evaporated milk because it’s a little lighter, and I can keep some cans stashed in the cupboard to use when I don’t have cream on hand. You can substitute with light or heavy cream (I recommend half and half or higher, 10% to 30% fat). Cornstarch: this will help thicken the soup. Garnish: use your favorite toppings. Some great ideas include cheese, green onions, and bacon!
How to Make Instant Pot Potato Soup
This recipe is quick and easy to make. Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Instant Pot Potato Soup Variations
Bacon. Everything tastes better with bacon. I’m sure that’s been scientifically proven… Simply add some bacon in with your onions and sauté until crispy. Bump up the seasonings. Add in a bit of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes for some heat if you like it that way! Mix up the veggies. I use onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes — a classic soup combo! But you can add in sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, and sundried tomatoes, or stir in some fresh green beans or broccoli florets after pressure cooking. Make it creamier! Use just ¾ cup of evaporated milk and add in ¼ cup of sour cream for a rich and tangy flavor. Add some cheese. Melt 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the soup with the evaporated milk, then top with more cheese for the cheese lovers in your life! Make it thicker. To make the soup thicker, remove ⅓ to ½ of the soup and puree it with an immersion blender until smooth, then stir it back into the soup.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, this meal calls for some bread on the side to soak up the delicious soup in the bottom of the bowl! Try my No Knead Artisan Bread, this Cheesy Garlic Bread, or some slices of this Whole Wheat Bread with butter. We also love this soup with Homemade Breadsticks or a buttery Brioche Bun as they’re great for dunking! You can also serve this creamy potato soup with some veggies on the side to add nutrients and make it a fuller meal. Try my Air Fryer Green Beans, Roasted Carrots, or this Cheesy Baked Asparagus!
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