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Creamy Instant Pot Potato Soup
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Ingredients
- 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional toppings: bacon bits, green onions, extra cheese
Instructions
Select 'Saut' function on Instant Pot and melt butter
Add onions, celery, and carrots, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes)
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
Add diced potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme
Close lid and set valve to 'Sealing' position
Cancel 'Saut' and select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' (HIGH) for 10 minutes
When cooking completes, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes
Release remaining pressure manually
Use immersion blender to partially blend soup, leaving some chunks for texture
Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until melted
Adjust seasoning to taste
Serve hot with desired toppings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but starchy potatoes like russet work best for a creamy texture. Waxy potatoes will remain more firm.
Yes, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
This usually happens from over-cooking or cutting pieces too small. Keep chunks uniform and follow cooking time precisely.
Yes, but don't exceed the max fill line of your Instant Pot. Cooking time remains the same.
Make sure to deglaze the pot after sauting and have enough liquid at the bottom.
Yes, but reduce cooking time to 8 minutes as they're already cut small.
Use half and half instead of heavy cream, reduce cheese, and add more vegetables.
Yes, but the soup won't be as creamy. You can also mash some potatoes against the pot side.
Transfer a portion to a regular blender, blend, then return to pot.
Yes, but the soup won't be as rich and might be thinner.
Add dairy products after pressure cooking and heat gently.
Yes, but add dairy just before serving for best results.
Gentle heat on stovetop or microwave, stirring frequently and adding liquid if needed.
Yes, add firm vegetables with potatoes and soft ones after pressure cooking.
Yes, but freeze before adding dairy and add it when reheating.