15-30 min8 servingsAmerican

Baked Potato Soup

By Chop Secrets

Icon of two silouettes of people

8 servings

Icon of clock

15-30 min

Icon of metric scale

Easy

Baked Potato Soup
Red background with darker red circles

Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large shallot
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 5 lbs potatoes
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 - 2 cups milk
  • Crumbled bacon

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add 2 tbsp butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  2. When oil gets hot, add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and celery seed and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  3. Add 1 cup broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add cubed potatoes and enough broth to cover the potatoes.
  5. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  6. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or Pressure Cook function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.
  7. When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure.
  8. Partially mash the potatoes to desired chunkiness using a potato masher or large fork.
  9. Add remaining butter, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Stir or blend to desired consistency, adding milk if needed.
  10. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with bacon, chives and additional cheddar.

Notes

*If your Instant Pot does not have a MANUAL function, use the Pressure Cook function.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

View All Chop's Recipes

GET COOKIN’ WITH US