Quick & Easy Instant Pot Potato Soup
This Quick & Easy Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe is perfect for a comforting and healthy meal. Using frozen hash browns and simple ingredients, it comes together in under 30 minutes, offering a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying dish for the whole family.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen diced hash brown potatoes (1 bag, no need to thaw!)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cream of chicken soup (consider homemade for a healthier option, or use canned mixed with water/milk as directed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preferred variety)
- Salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Cooked lean bacon crumbles for topping
- extra shredded cheese for topping
- fresh chives for topping
Instructions
- Carefully place the entire bag of frozen hash brown potatoes and the chicken broth into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid and make sure the steam release valve is set to the "sealing" position. Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting and set the cooking time for 3 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, gently switch the steam release valve to "venting" to quick-release any remaining pressure until the float valve drops.
- Carefully remove the lid. Add the cubed cream cheese to the hot soup in the pot. Stir continuously for a few minutes, using the back of a spoon to gently mash any larger pieces, until the cream cheese is completely melted and smoothly incorporated.
- Now, pour in the cream of chicken soup and stir well until fully combined. Next, add the shredded cheese and continue stirring until it has completely melted into the creamy soup.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle your delicious and healthy potato soup into bowls. For an extra touch, garnish with optional lean bacon crumbles, a sprinkle of fresh chives, or a little more shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy this comforting meal!
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like lean bacon crumbles, extra cheese, or fresh chives.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 356 kcal
Total Carbs: 12g
Net Carbs: 12g
Fats: 29g
Protein: 13g
Calories: 356 kcal
Total Carbs: 12g
Net Carbs: 12g
Fats: 29g
Protein: 13g
