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Simple Instant Pot Potato Soup with Cream Cheese

A comforting and creamy potato soup made effortlessly in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth Can use chicken broth for added flavor.
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions or chives for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In the Instant Pot, add diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, and broth.
  2. Close the lid and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  3. Once done, do a quick release of the pressure.
  4. Stir in the softened cream cheese and milk until well combined.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions or chives.

Notes

For thicker soup, blend part of it with an immersion blender. Substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.