Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup is made in just 30 minutes. It's packed with Yukon gold potatoes, chicken stock, and bacon, then loaded with more bacon, cheese, and green onions. Gluten-free.
⭐️Saute onions and bacon. Turn the instant pot to saute. Add 5 slices of chopped bacon along with the onions. Saute until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the chicken stock and potatoes. Add the potatoes, chicken stock, salt, and pepper to the instant pot. Place the lid onto the instant pot and turn it to sealing. Set to pressure cook for 12 minutes.
⭐️Vent and mash the potatoes. Once cooked, you can do a natural release, or turn the valve to venting to release the pressure. Mash the potatoes until you have the texture desired.
2 cups whole milk, divided
⭐️Add the milk and slurry. Whisk the milk into the potato mixture. Turn the instant pot to sauté. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the soup and bring to a boil stirring occasionally until thickened.
Serve. Serve loaded with bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions.
1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup sliced green onions
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Notes
Yukon golds are the best potatoes for potato soup. Russets are starchier and will not hold their shape in soup. Using Russet potatoes will change the results of this recipe; however, can be used if preferred.
For dairy free, swap the whole milk with soy or coconut milk then omit the shredded cheese or opt for a dairy free alternative.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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