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How to Make Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a warm bowl of soup on a cold day, and this Instant Pot loaded baked potato soup is the perfect way to satisfy those cravings. Packed with creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese, this soup is a one-pot wonder that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. Plus, thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, you can have this delicious meal ready in no time at all.

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Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 thick slices cherrywood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic base (such as Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base)
  • 1 ½ cups half-and-half
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add onion, bacon, and butter to the hot pot and sauté until bacon is crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn off Sauté function and transfer contents to a small bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and top with green onions, Cheddar cheese, and black pepper.

    • Nutrition

    342 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 446mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 185mg

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