This comforting Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. It's creamy, full of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a rich broth that will warm you up on a cold day.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
8min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 6 potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 2
Add the butter to the Instant Pot. Once melted, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
Step 6
Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.
Step 7
Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
Step 8
Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
Step 9
Crumble the cooked bacon and stir half into the soup. Use the remaining bacon as garnish when serving.