Instant Pot® Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This potato soup cooks in an Instant Pot® and is customizable with assorted toppings. I prefer to get my saltiness from the bacon, so I don’t add extra salt. I also like a thicker chowder-like consistency; if you like yours thinner, add more liquid.

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion, bacon, and butter to the hot pot and saute until bacon is crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off Saute function and transfer contents to a small bowl.

Step: 2

Add potatoes, water, and garlic base to pot and close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mash potatoes against the side of the pot, leaving some chunks if desired. Add onion-bacon mixture and half-and-half; stir to combine.

Step: 4

Ladle into soup bowls and top with green onions, Cheddar cheese, and black pepper.

Per Serving: 342 calories; protein 11.6g; carbohydrates 39.6g; fat 15.9g; cholesterol 46.5mg; sodium 446.1mg.

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