Cherished Cottage

Instant Pot Creamy Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb russet potatoes
• 4oz cream cheese
• 4 slices of pre-cooked bacon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 32oz chicken broth
• 1 tbs onion powder
• 2 tbs garlic powder
• 1c milk
• 2 tbs cornstarch
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• chives for seasoning

Directions

1. Cut cream cheese into small cubes and set aside to soften. Spray bottom of Instant Pot insert with cooking spray or lightly oil.
2. Wash and dice potatoes; put directly into pot. Pour in chicken broth and all seasonings. Stir.
3. Place lid on pot and set to sealing. Cook for 10 minutes on HIGH.
4. When cook time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release remaining pressure. While letting the pressure release, cook the bacon. In a small bowl mix the milk & cornstarch.
5. Remove lid from the pot & set to sauté. Once the soup is simmering, pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir. Add in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted (about 4 minutes).
6. Turn off Instant Pot and allow to cool about 10 minutes before serving.
7. Top with crumbled bacon & chives.