Name: Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 -2 lbs. potatoes, I prefer Yukon Gold potatoes so you don't have to peel them; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup half and half; 3 cups 2% milk; 2 tsp. Better Than Bouillon chicken base; 1-2 tsp. minced chipotles or chipotle sauce, found in the Hispanic section of the grocer; 6 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar; 3 scallions, green parts only, sliced thinly; 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon, 8-10 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon, approx.

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This Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup is super cozy, luscious, and creamy, with tender chunks of potatoes for great texture.

Warm and creamy Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup

Baked Potato Soup Instant Pot

Baked potato soup recipes—I can never have enough of them. Since my family enjoys soup, this is always on our fall and winter soup recipe list.

It is so easy to make and reheats well in the microwave for a satisfying lunch later. I love that the minced chipotles give it a tiny kick, too.

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Ingredients

Potatoes: I use Yukon Gold potatoes because I find them to be the most creamy, but you can use any potatoes.
Butter
Flour
Half and Half
Milk
Chicken base paste: I prefer the Better Than Bouillon brand.
Minced chipotles: You can substitute chipotle sauce.
Velveeta cheese
Sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese
Garnishes: cooked and crumbled bacon, scallions

How to make Instant Pot baked potato soup

Place a trivet into the bottom of your Instant Pot (any brand of electric pressure cooker works fine). Add 1 cup water, then place the potatoes on the trivet.

Once you place the potatoes in the Instant Pot, it’s okay if they are a bit on top of each other.

Lock the Instant Pot lid into place. Using the high pressure setting, set the timer for 20 minutes, bringing the Instant Pot up to full pressure.

When the timer sounds, perform a quick release to remove all the pressure from the Instant Pot.

Use a fork to test the potatoes, making sure they slide easily into each potato’s center without any resistance.

If the potatoes aren’t fork tender, return the lid to the Instant Pot and bring it to high pressure once again, cooking the potatoes for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the cooked and fork-tender potatoes from the Instant Pot and let them cool slightly in a bowl. Then, pour out the remaining water in the Instant Pot.

When the potatoes have cooled enough to handle, split them open lengthwise and scoop out the flesh. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash them up a bit, then set aside.

Using the saute setting on the Instant Pot, melt the butter, then stir in the flour, whisking for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is a dark golden brown.

Be sure you don’t skip btowing the melted butter and flour, it’s very important for your soup.

Turn off the saute setting on the Instant Pot. A little at a time, add the half and half to the flour mixture. This flour mixture is also called a roux.

Whisk the roux until the liquid is fully incorporated, then do the same with the milk.Once the mixture is smooth, turn on the saute setting on the Instant Pot once more.

Add the chicken base, chipotles, and cubed Velveeta, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in the reserved potatoes, sour cream and shredded cheddar, continuing to stir until the soup is creamy, smooth, and hot throughout,

Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced scallions. Serve immediately!

Peeling potatoes for Instant Pot Baked Potato soup

You do not need to peel your potatoes before mashing them for this potato soup recipe. I love that.

What can I serve with this soup?

I usually serve bread with this soup. One of my favorites is Peasant Bread, but you can also make a good No-Knead Crusty Bread if you’ve got a Dutch oven.

More Soup and Chowder Recipes to Enjoy

If you’re interested in other Instant Pot soup recipes – I’ve got you covered! Instant Pot Ham and Corn Chowder is a big favorite around our house, as well as Instant Pot Orzo Chicken Soup.

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