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Two bowls of creamy soup garnished with chopped parsley, shredded cheese, and chunks of bacon, placed on a dark surface next to a white napkin and spoons.

Potato Soup Recipe

5 from 5 votes
You can make this delicious potato soup recipe in the Instant Pot or slow cooker for a hearty, classic soup meal.
Serving12 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 48 ounces chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of parsley
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 12 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tablespoon fresh minced parsley

Equipment

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  • In a 6-quart instant pot (or pressure cooker), place potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and parsley. Lock lid, make sure vent is closed. Using the manual setting, on high pressure, set time for 15 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ⅓ cup flour and ½ cup cream until smooth. Switch the setting on your Instant Pot to saute, and adjust the heat to low, then mix in flour and cream mixture. Stir in ¾ cup cheese, bacon, and remaining cream. Stir for 6-8 minutes until the soup starts to thicken. Top each individual serving of soup with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • In your slow cooker, add your potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and parsley.
  • Let the ingredients cook for 4 hours on low.
  • After 4 hours, add your flour and cream and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in ¾ cup cheese, bacon, and remaining cream. Stir for 6-8 minutes until the soup starts to thicken.
  • Top each individual serving of soup with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

Nutrition

Calories: 294 kcal · Carbohydrates: 26 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 63 mg · Sodium: 662 mg · Potassium: 623 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 659 IU · Vitamin C: 15 mg · Calcium: 143 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $8
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Soup