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Instant Pot Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheese

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Instant Pot Potato Soup is the perfect, simple loaded potato soup recipe that is ready in 20 minutes! This recipe is loaded with potatoes, cheese, and bacon and is the ultimate in comfort food soups!

Instant Pot Potato Soup

The weather finally took a turn for the cooler temps this week.  Fall is officially here. When I think of fall I think of sweaters, boots and homemade soup!

ALSO CHECK OUT MY RECIPE FOR CRACK CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP!

Instant Pot Potato Soup

This Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe is one of my family’s favorites for a few reasons. First, it is economical and we usually have everything we need right in the pantry.  In fact, this is one of my family’s favorite $5 dinners.

Secondly, this pressure cooker potato soup can be made in about 20 minutes start to finish.  We have all had those nights where we have slacked on meal prep or need to get a meal on the table quickly and this recipe is perfect for those nights. By using your pressure cooker, you get the same flavor and taste that slow cooking on the stove will give you in a fraction of the time.

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If you are new to using a pressure cooker be sure to check out our Pressure Cooker Guide for tips, tricks, and some easy Instant Pot recipes.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Another reason we love this is that it is easily adaptable.  Think about your favorite loaded potato soup, does it have ham and cheese in it?  Is it filled with bacon and topped with sour cream? Do you like corn in your potato soup?  You can easily make this recipe into the loaded baked potato soup recipe of your dreams!

loaded baked potato soup

What kind of potatoes are best for the Instant Pot?

I used white potatoes in this recipe and it turned out very well. They don’t get too mushy and give the loaded potato soup just the right texture.  If you don’t have white potatoes you can use russet or most any potato you have on hand. I did not peel my potatoes (I like the extra benefit of the potassium) but you certainly could if that bothers you.

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How to Make Instant Pot Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheese

One pot meals are my favorite kind of meals and this dump and go Instant pot recipe is so simple and easy. Cleanup is a breeze because you are only using the Instant Pot pot and not having to use any additional skillets.

For more delicious Instant Pot soup recipes be sure to check out our Chicken Gnocchi Soup and our Blue Ribbon Chili recipe!

5 from 5 votes
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Instant Pot Potato Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Instant Pot Potato Soup is the perfect, simple loaded potato soup recipe that is ready in 20 minutes! This recipe is loaded with potatoes, cheese and bacon.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Potato Soup, Loaded Potato Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 497 kcal
Author: A Mom's Impression
Ingredients
  • 4 strips bacon raw cut into small pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 6 cups potatoes cut into 1/2" pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • diced green onions
Instructions
  1. Add bacon and onion to instant pot and saute until bacon is cooked. Add potatoes, broth, salt, and basil and mix well.
  2. Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 5 minutes.
  3. When the cooking cycle is complete, quick release pressure.

  4. Open the pot and carefully stir in half and half.

  5. Set the pot to saute and add the cornstarch. Heat until bubbly and liquid begins to thicken.

  6. Remove from heat and serve topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

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Filed Under: Instant Pot Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: easy recipes, Instant Pot, Soup

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  1. Sandy Garner says

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    5 stars
    Oh my goodness.. I made this tonight and I had 1 bowl and my husband finished the pot lol. It was so very good. I did not have half & half so I used 2 tsp and 1 cup of milk and of course is all I had was 2%. But, it turned out very good and I will be fixing it many more times… Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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    • Mom says

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      I am so happy you and your family loved this recipe! Thank you for letting me know.

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  2. Dee Bennett says

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    5 stars
    Making this today. Smells so good!!

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      Let us know how it came out! 🙂

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  3. Carol Hill says

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    Made this for lunch today, really good.

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      I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for letting us know.

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  4. Craig says

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    Well this is just what i was looking for, and i’m making it tonight. Any suggestions for sides?

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    • Mom says

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      Biscuits would be good. I love this recipe: https://bubbapie.com/quick-and-easy-drop-biscuits/

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  5. Pamela says

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    5 stars
    This was easy and delicious!

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      I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting us know!

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  6. Caroline says

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    5 stars
    I am 23 and cannot cook to save my life, however time and time again, this recipe never fails me! It is the best potato soup I’ve ever had (sorry mom)! The flavor is delicious and does not even need sour cream. Cannot recommend this recipe enough!

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      I’m so happy for that! Thank you for sharing!

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  7. Tawnya says

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    5 stars
    I’ve made this soup twice now. I added two stalks of diced celery and sautéed it with the onions. So delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing your experience!

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  8. Kayla says

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    I’m making this right now. It smells so yummy! I can’t wait to taste it!

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      I hope it was as delicious as it smelled!

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  9. Hayley H. says

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    5 stars
    The best potatoe soup we’ve ever made! Seriously! I’ve made a lot of different recipes over the years and this one is by far the most delicious! Even my mother (who NEVER strays from her own recipes) asked for this recipe while she was here for Christmas! Love it so much, thank you from a North Dakota family, where warm yummy winter soups are a staple in our house!

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    • Mom says

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      This makes me so happy! Thank you for sharing. I am so glad you enjoyed our recipe.

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