Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup With A Slow Cooker Version Food

INSTANT POT LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Use the sauté function on your instant pot to melt the butter (2 tablespoons). Add the diced onion and stir to coat. Sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened.
• Add the chicken broth (4 cups), diced potatoes (2.5 lbs.), kosher salt (1.5 teaspoons), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon). Stir together.
• Turn sauté function off and place cover on instant pot, making sure the valve is set to "sealing." Set pressure cooker to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes.
• When the 10 minutes is up, quick release the pressure by using a wooden spoon to turn the valve from "sealing" to "venting." Wait until the float valve depresses completely until you open the pressure cooker (this can take about 5 minutes).
• Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot. (Alternatively, use a potato masher for a more rustic texture.)
• Add the sour cream (8 oz.) and the shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup) to the pot and stir together until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Serve garnished with sliced green onions, chopped cooked bacon, more sour cream, and more cheese, if desired.

INSTANT POT LOADED POTATO SOUP (WITH A SLOW COOKER VERSION)

Steps:

• Add butter to the Instant Pot and turn on the sauté button. Once butter is melted, add in the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add in the garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant, stirring constantly so that garlic does not burn.
• Add the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, potatoes, salt, and pepper to the pot, and stir well. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the vent valve to "sealing." Cook over manual high pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
• Meanwhile, stir together the milk and flour in a small bowl to create a slurry. Set aside.
• Once the steam has completely released and the pin has dropped on the lid, open the lid and stir in the slurry. Turn the pot to sauté and cook the soup for 4-5 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Serve garnished with chopped bacon, green onions, and more cheese. Enjoy!

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut tops off of the garlic bulbs, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast in oven until fragrant, about 30 - 45 minutes. Remove from oven and unwrap to cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, dice potatoes, leaving skin intact. Add to slow cooker.
• Add chicken broth, onion, salt and pepper. Turn slow cooker to high and cover until garlic is done.
• When roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the head to release the cloves. Using a bowl, plate, or cutting board is optimal, as the skins will flake off and you will not want to add them to your soup. After extracting the garlic cloves, add to the potato mixture in the slow cooker. Stir and re-cover. Cook on High for 1 hour, then reduce to Low. Cook for 6 hours on low.
• After 6 hours, take the lid off the slow cooker. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, break up the potatoes until a chunky yet creamy texture is achieved. Add cream, milk*, cheese, and yogurt, stirring until well blended. Turn slow cooker back to High. Add sliced green onions, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. * More or less milk can be added depending on desired consistency.

SLOW COOKER LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, chicken stock, onion, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and wipe out most of the grease from the skillet.
• Puree potatoes in the slow cooker with an immersion blender until smooth. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the cooked bacon, set temperature to Low, and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
• Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and sour cream and whisk until thickened. Pour into the slow cooker and cook on Low for 1 more hour.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, remaining Cheddar, sour cream, and scallions.