This Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup is creamy, delicious, and tastes like you slaved over it all day! It’s easy to prepare and is ready in a flash thanks to the Instant Pot. There’s also a slow cooker version if you’d rather prepare it that way!
Hello and happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but if your weather has been anything like ours lately, then soup is about all I want to eat!
Where we live in Texas was absolutely frigid last week!
We took a short trip to Dallas to visit some friends and family before school started back for the kids. Honestly, it felt more like we had taken a flight to northern Alaska!
While we were in Dallas, we ate at some pretty amazing restaurants. If you’re ever there visiting or in the area, check out Whistle Britches for some incredible fried chicken.
I got their biscuit with fried chicken, honey butter, and jalapeño jam. I am craving another one so bad I almost want to make the three hour drive again just for that!
We also had some outstanding barbeque from a place called The Pecan Lodge. I highly recommend the ribs, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and collared greens (holy moly were those good!)
After returning from our chilly trip though, all I wanted to do was put on some warm fuzzy socks and curl up with a bowl of this Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup.
I’ve been busy creating recipes for my Instant Pot and am super excited about this one.
This recipe is an adaptation of the Slow Cooker version shared by Carrie of Kenarry: Ideas for the Home on my site, and it came out so good and was ready in a flash!
She also has a great recipe for Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup here, and you can visit her site to check out my Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup, too!
If you’d like to try the slow cooker version of this Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup, you can find that recipe HERE.
Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup (with a slow cooker version)
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion,, diced
- 3 cloves garlic,, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can/box cream of chicken soup, (I prefer Pacific Foods brand)
- 7-8 medium sized russet potatoes,, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes (about 2.5 pounds of potatoes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, (or more/less to taste)
- black pepper to taste, (I like a lot of pepper)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, (I use sharp cheddar)
Garnish:
- 5-6 slices bacon, (cooked and chopped)
- sliced green onions
- shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add butter to the Instant Pot and turn on the sauté button. Once butter is melted, add in the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add in the garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant, stirring constantly so that garlic does not burn.
- Add the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot, and stir well. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the vent valve to "sealing." Cook over manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
- Meanwhile, stir together the milk and flour in a small bowl to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Once the steam has completely released and the pin has dropped on the lid, open the lid and stir in the slurry. Turn the pot to sauté and cook the soup for 4-5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Serve garnished with chopped bacon, green onions, and more cheese. Enjoy!
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Janice Hutchison says
Absolutely love this soup! Turns out perfect everytime.
We add a full package of bacon while its simmering at the end as well as a full package of shredded cheese.
Kids can’t get enough and there is never any leftovers!!
Michelle Shaffer says
So yummy. After working for 10 hours I decided to make this. Awesome n easy recipe. Instead of the cream of chicken soup I just used half n half n used it also instead of milk. Delicious!
Melanie says
The BEST recipe and so easy, I make it just about every day. I’ve had my instant pot for 6 months now and was too scared to use it, this recipe has been such a confidence boost! One thing I did differently is I used shredded hash browns (26oz bag) and it was just as good! A bit easier and faster than using fresh potatoes
Karen Jordan says
My hubby loves this recipe! We just got a bunch of potatoes, onions, and milk from our food distribution, so … YAY! We still have some frozen garlic from our food distribution. I also tossed in some chicken to give it some extra protein.
Tonya says
I want to try this recipe. What size can of cream of chicken soup?
Nik says
Can anything replace the can of soup? More milk?
Amanda says
We use evaporated milk, the kind you use in pumpkin pie, in our house. For all our creamed soups. But add it after you pressure cook it. It doesnt change the flavour but makes it thicker. I dont like cream of chicken soup from a can. Also depending on how think you like your soups you can sometimes leave out the flour mixture. But I should say I puree my potato soup. Kids like it better that way.
Joe Reynolds says
I didnt look at the shopping list and thought we needed potatoes, now i had two bags!! Found this recipe,WOW, dont think that will be enough!! Awesome recipe!!
Brandi Sullivan says
This soup was fantastic! Added 4 oz of velveeta and used heavy cream instead of milk. Thank you for the ultimate comfort food recipe!
Traci Ford says
This soup is so wonderful. I follow the directions to the letter, with one exception, and it turns out beautifully every time! Only change I make is to not add the cheese into the soup, rather just add as much as everyone wants individually. I’ve tried other potato soup versions and nothing compares. Thank you!
Amanda Pearson says
What type of onion is best?
Ashlyn Edwards says
I use yellow onions.
Amy Troxel says
Absolutely tasty!!
Betty Schlueter says
This is the best potato soup I’ve ever made. And also my first instapot soup. Thanks!
Mandi Robertson says
By far the best loaded potato soup I’ve ever made!
Chloe Bedard says
Hi there, do you think it would be possible to substitute the onions for fresh mushrooms instead?
Ashlyn Edwards says
Sure you could do that if you don’t like the onions.
Melody Neighbors says
I haven’t had my instapot very long, I was looking for something to make for supper that my picky kids might eat when I found this recipe. It was easy and most importantly it was yummy and my kids loved it.
Anna M McCullough says
Can you use pre-shredded cheese with this or do you have to shred it yourself?
Ashlyn Edwards says
You can use pre shredded.
Leigh Ann says
This soup is so great. Really good flavor, very easy to throw together, and fast. Definitely made it to my permanent collection of recipe cards! LOL I also look forward to sharing it whenever I need to make a friend or family a comforting meal. Thank you!
shaunda says
OMG!! this looks delish!!
Kenneth says
I made this potato soup and it was absolutely delicious. Followed the recipe exactly but I’ve read some interesting variations that I might try. Thank you for sharing!
Jess says
This soup is delicious! Thank you!
How much is one serving though?