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    Instant Pot Potato Soup (with bacon and cheese)

    Published Sep 8, 2020 by Allyson · 16 Comments
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    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served!

    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served!

    This Instant Pot Potato Soup is full of cheese and bacon and delicious spices! It is the perfect rainy day or cold weather meal; however I also love eating it in the summer! I will eat soup anytime! I will share how to make this in the Instant Pot as well as the slow cooker. With the Instant Pot, dinner will be ready in under 30 minutes which makes a fast family meal! Serve this with simple Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli or Asparagus, or an Easy Wedge Salad for the perfect meal!

    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served!

    If you don't have an Instant Pot, you need to get one! It is a great appliance that will save you a lot of time! You can make everything from The Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs to Peanut Butter Cheesecake! I love the Instant pot! This Potato Soup is EASY to make, here's how!

    How to Make Instant Pot Potato Soup (with bacon and cheese):

    **scroll down for full ingredient list and printable directions**

    • Get all of the ingredients together. This is a 'dump' recipe, where you are going to toss everything in and let it cook! Makes life so easy!
    • Add the chicken stock, cream of mushroom or chicken soup, frozen potatoes, seasonings, and 5 slices of chopped pre-cooked bacon (use this Microwave Bacon method- so easy) to the Instant Pot.
    soup in the instant pot
    • Put the top on the Instant Pot and seal the lid. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealed position. Set to manual or high, then set for 8 minutes.
      • Remember that 8 minutes is NOT the total cooking time. It will take some time for the pot to 'come to pressure'. Once it comes to pressure, the timer will start counting down. Since this recipe has a lot of liquid it could take some time. Mine began counting down after 12-15 minutes.
    • Place the cream cheese on the counter to bring it to room temperature while the soup is cooking. Grate the block of sharp cheddar cheese.
      • Freshly grated cheese will work a lot better for this recipe. Pre-shredded cheese has additives that make it grainy when melting.
    • Once the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the rest of the pressure by flipping the valve to the side (careful steam will escape here).
    • Add the cubed cream cheese and ¾ of the grated cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on the top of the pot and let sit for 5 minutes (this will help everything melt together.
    • After 5 minutes, use a whisk and stir the soup until the cheeses are completely melted and incorporated.
    • Serve the soup hot and top with crispy bacon and more cheese if desired.
    • You could even slam a home run with this recipe by serving the soup in these homemade bread bowls!!! YUM!!!
    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served!

    If you don't have an Instant Pot, don't worry! You can also make this delicious potato soup in a slow cooker! Here's how:

    How to make Potato Soup in the Slow Cooker:

    • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, close and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
    • Stir well when the time is up and serve with desired toppings.

    Instant Pot Potato Soup is definitely a meal you can eat all by itself; it's hearty, filling, and delicious! However, if you want to serve it as a side dish, I highly recommend serving it with one of these main dishes:

    • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
    • Big Mac Salad
    • Easy Italian Meatball Sliders
    • Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers

    When serving the Potato Soup as a main course, I recommend these side dishes to accompany it:

    • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli
    • Asparagus
    • Easy Wedge Salad
    • Best Ever Garlic Bread

    And if you like the INSTANT POT as much as I do, see more of my favorite Instant Pot Recipes:

    • Instant Pot Salsa Rice is the perfect meal or side dish to your favorite Mexican inspired dinner! Filled with fresh vegetables and only 4 minutes in the Instant Pot and this rice is ready to eat!
    • Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup is hearty and healthy! The perfect meal in just minutes!
    • Hamburger soup is full of hearty vegetables in a deliciously seasoned broth. It’s the perfect lunch or dinner!
    • Instant Pot Asian Pork cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad!
    • Instant Pot Bang Bang Chicken comes together in minutes and is so delicious! The classic spicy sauce is perfect on shredded chicken which can be used in rice bowls, salads, wraps, or however you want!
    • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf: In five minutes you can have a whole bunch of hardboiled eggs which are perfect for egg salad! No peeling or ice bath for this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf!
    • Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is the perfect comfort food without any guilt! Make it in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove top!
    • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob is ready to eat in just minutes and is super flavorful!  No need to peel the husk; corn on the cob can be cooked directly in the husk and then removed without a mess!

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    5 from 10 votes
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    Instant Pot Potato Soup (with cheese and bacon)
    Prep Time
    3 mins
    Cook Time
    8 mins
    Total Time
    11 mins
     

    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served!

    Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: instant pot potato soup
    Servings: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • 32 ounces chicken or vegetable stock
    • 1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
    • 32 ounce bag frozen hash-brown potatoes (cubed, not shredded)
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ TSB fresh garlic
    • 5 slices pre-cooked bacon, chopped (about ½ cup bacon crumbles)
    • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened or room temperature
    • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (set ⅓ cup aside for topping)
    For topping, optional
    • ⅓ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (reserved from the 8 ounces above)
    • 3 slices pre-cooked bacon slices, chopped (about ¼th cup)
    • green onions
    Instructions
    Instant Pot Directions:
    1. Using a 6 or 8 quart instant pot, add chicken stock, cream of mushroom or chicken soup, frozen potatoes, seasonings, and 5 slices of chopped pre-cooked bacon to the pot.

    2. Put the top on the Instant Pot and seal the lid. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealed position. Set to manual or high, then set for 8 minutes. **Remember that 8 minutes is NOT the total cooking time. It will take some time for the pot to ‘come to pressure’. Once it comes to pressure, the timer will start counting down. Since this recipe has a lot of liquid it could take some time. Mine began counting down after 12-15 minutes.**

    3. Place the cream cheese on the counter to bring it to room temperature while the soup is cooking. Grate the block of sharp cheddar cheese. **Freshly grated cheese will work a lot better for this recipe. Pre-shredded cheese has additives that make it grainy when melting**

    4. Once the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the rest of the pressure by flipping the valve to the side (careful steam will escape here).

    5. Add the cubed cream cheese and ¾ of the grated cheddar cheese. Put the lid back on the top of the pot and let sit for 5 minutes (this will help everything melt together). After 5 minutes, use a whisk and stir the soup until the cheeses are completely melted and incorporated.

    6. Serve the soup hot and top with crispy bacon, more cheese, and green onions if desired.

    Slow Cooker Directions:
    1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, close and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours. Stir well when the time is up and serve with desired toppings.

    Recipe Video

    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served! With directions for the instant pot and slow cooker- this is great!
    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served! With directions for the instant pot and slow cooker- this is great!
    This hearty Instant Pot Potato Soup is a delicious comfort meal. The soup is the perfect mix of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. In just a few minutes, dinner is served! With directions for the instant pot and slow cooker- this is great!

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    Comments

    1. Melissa

      September 08, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make! I will make this again soon!

      Reply
    2. Natasha

      September 08, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      5 stars
      I served this in a bread bowl and it was so delicious! It was so creamy and filling we all enjoyed it. Thanks for this wonderful and tasty soup recipe using instant pot!

      Reply
    3. Jacque Hastert

      September 09, 2020 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Love that this classic soup can be made in an instant pot! I will have to dust mine off and make this for dinner tonight. It's a fall-like day and this will be perfect!

      Reply
    4. Katie

      September 09, 2020 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Looks so delicious, can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    5. katerina @ diethood.com

      September 09, 2020 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      YUM!! SO creamy and incredibly delicious!! My family would love it!

      Reply
    6. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

      September 09, 2020 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      This potato soup was a HUGE hit at our house! I am definitely making this again and again!

      Reply
    7. Toni Dash

      September 09, 2020 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      I seriously love how comforting this is!! Will make it again!

      Reply
    8. Cathy

      September 09, 2020 at 12:21 pm

      This is SO creamy and flavorful! My family loved it!

      Reply
    9. Sara Welch

      September 09, 2020 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Gave this a try for dinner last night and it was a hit all around the table! Easy and delicious; the whole family loved them!

      Reply
    10. MK

      September 10, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious!! This recipe just screams FALL!! 🍁

      Reply
    11. Jamie

      September 15, 2020 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for these cooler nights!

      Reply
    12. Carol

      September 17, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Is there any reason why I cn't just cut up some bacon and fry it myelf?

      Reply
      • Allyson

        September 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm

        OF COURSE YOU CAN!!! That is totally fine! This is just a shortcut to cut out that step. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply

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