No canned soup. No draining potatoes. So simple and flavorful. Instant Pot Potato Soup is the best thing you’ll make in your pressure cooker!

The first time I shared this potato soup recipe, people went crazy for it. Everyone who makes it, loves it, and there are plenty of comments to support that. But turning it into Instant Pot Potato Soup makes it even better!
What makes this Instant Pot Potato Soup so great is that you don’t have to cook the potatoes then drain them. No baking, no draining, no hassle. Just toss the potatoes and broth into the pot, mash them up, add the rest of the ingredients. DONE.
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I’ve made this soup more times than I can count, and it used to be made on the stovetop (which is also a simple method). Once I had an Instant Pot, however, it became even easier and now I always make it this way.
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It’s also so easy to tailor it to your personal tastes. Add more or less cheese, leave out the bacon (not sure why you’d do that, but hey, it’s your choice!) or spice it up with some chipotle peppers or jalapeños.
In the followup to my cookbook, Weeknight Cooking with your Instant Pot, I recreate this recipe but I add andouille sausage, too. Any kind of sausage can be used, though, and you can replace the bacon with it if you like.
But this Instant Pot Potato Soup stands on its own. It’s cheesy and creamy, just like a good potato soup should be. Just be sure to season it well, as that makes all the difference!
HOW TO MAKE POTATO SOUP IN THE INSTANT POT?
It’s so incredibly simple to make a flavorful, creamy potato soup in your Instant Pot. Crisp the bacon on the saute setting, then set it aside. Saute your onion right in the rendered bacon fat, add a little flour and add the rest of the ingredients. Cook and mash – that’s it!

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Instant Pot Potato Soup
There's no need to peel or even drain your potatoes with this easy recipe. SO simple and flavorful!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 medium onion,, chopped
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 32-oz container low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 lb red potatoes,, quartered
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Press “Saute” to preheat your Instant Pot. When the word “hot” appears on the display, add the bacon. Cook until the bacon is browned and crispy, then remove it with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess grease. Add the onion to the drippings in the pot and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the flour and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly. Turn off the IP and remove the insert to stop the cooking process. Add the chicken broth, taking care to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the potatoes to the pot. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Press “Manual” and immediately adjust the timer to 20 minutes. Check that the cooking pressure is on “high” and that the release valve is set to “Sealing”.
- When the time is up, open the IP using “Quick Pressure Release”. Using a potato masher or something similar, crush potatoes to thicken soup, leaving some chunks but allowing some to "melt" into the soup. Press “cancel” then press “saute”. Add the cheese and milk, stirring until cheese is completely melted and incorporated. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Mix the bacon back into the soup or use it to top each bowl (or a little of both).
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 438Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 697mgCarbohydrates: 42gNet Carbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 23g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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Allison Barker
Monday 16th of September 2019
I added corn and it was delicious
Stacie
Wednesday 20th of February 2019
Glad I finally find a potato soup that didn't use any canned soups!! Can't wait to try this recipe!
Wendy
Friday 1st of February 2019
Hi can i use liquid chicken broth? If so same amount? Thanks
Kristy
Tuesday 5th of February 2019
Hi Wendy, yep, the recipe uses liquid so go ahead with the 32 ounces. Hope you enjoy! - Kristy
Kimberly Ritchie
Wednesday 9th of January 2019
I’m making this right now. The recipe doesn’t say when to add the bacon back in. I decided to not add it back in during cooking, but to add to each bowl so it retains some crispness. Thank you for the recipe!
Kristy
Tuesday 5th of February 2019
Hi Kimberly! Either will work just fine. I usually add it to each bowl as well, but both add yummy bacon flavor. :) Thanks and so glad you like the recipe! - Kristy
Trish Counts
Tuesday 23rd of October 2018
How many servings is this receipe?