Instant Pot French Onion Soup Food

INSTANT POT® FRENCH ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onions, butter, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir about 4 minutes. Add wine; close and lock the lid. Select manual and high pressure and set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully immediately after timer goes off using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add sherry and select saute mode. Cook for 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add 6 cups broth and bay leaf to the pot. Close and lock the lid; select manual and high pressure and set the timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Meanwhile, mix flour and remaining 1 cup broth together in a bowl.
• Release pressure carefully immediately after timer goes off using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Set pressure cooker to saute and remove and discard bay leaf. Add flour-broth mixture, and cook and stir until soup is thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Ladle soup into oven-safe serving bowls and top each with slices of baguette and Gruyere cheese. Broil soup bowls until bread is toasted and cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT FRENCH ONION BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes, broth, and 1 tablespoon salt into Instant Pot. Close lid, set pressure to high, and cook 20 minutes. Allow Instant Pot to remain on warm setting.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Add onions, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized, about 25 minutes. If necessary, add 1-2 tablespoons water to skillet to prevent burning, scraping bottom of pan to incorporate caramelization. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent burning.
• In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• If necessary, release pressure manually on Instant Pot. Using an immersion blender, blend potatoes and broth until nearly smooth. Add milk, cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Blend to combine. Fold in half of cheese, half of caramelized onions, and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If soup is too thick, thin to desired consistency with additional milk.
• Serve, garnished with reserved cheese, reserved onions, chives, sour cream, and bacon.