How to Make Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather turns cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup to warm you up and make you feel cozy. And when you're short on time but still craving a hearty and delicious meal, the Instant Pot is here to save the day. This Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup is the perfect recipe for those days when you want something satisfying and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen.

This soup is loaded with tender chunks of potatoes, crispy bacon, and a cr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 2 ½ pounds red potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add bacon and cook until bacon is crispy and fat has rendered out, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Add onion and celery to bacon drippings and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Cancel Sauté mode. Add potatoes and broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons milk and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Open the pot and stir in cornstarch slurry and 1 cup milk. Season with salt and pepper. Let soup sit, stirring several times until thickened, about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 1062mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1082mg