Instant Pot Potato Soup

Quick, tasty potato soup. No heavy cream involved!

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potatoes
Published

May 21, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 large shallots
  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups milk
  • Toppings (Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits)

Directions

  • Mince the 2 large shallots.
  • Peel and dice the 4 medium potatoes.
  • Turn instant pot to saute mode.
  • Add 4 tbsp butter.
  • When butter is melted, add the minced shallot, and saute 4 - 5 minutes, until softened but not browned.
  • Add 2 cups vegetable broth and diced potatoes.
  • Seal.
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 min.
  • Quick release.
  • Add 6 tbsp flour to 1/2 cup of vegetable broth and mix until flour is combined.
  • Add flour mixture to cooked potatoes, along with 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1 tsp minced garlic.
  • Stir potatoes until they are creamy, like chunky mashed potatoes.
  • Add 2 cups milk and stir until they are smooth.
  • Turn instant pot to saute mode for 2 minutes until the soup is warmed through.

Original source: A Couple Cooks - Best Instant Pot Potato Soup