Ingredients needed
Leeks. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Potatoes. Stock. Chicken broth/stock or vegetable broth/stock if you want to keep the recipe vegetarian. Salt. White pepper. Cream. Heavy or whipping cream.
To serve:
Crispy bacon. Shredded cheddar cheese. Any grated cheese can be used: Monterey Jack, Gouda, Gruyere, etc. will all work. Sour cream. Chives. Green onions/spring onions can also be used.
How to make Instant Pot potato soup
Set the Instant Pot to the sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the leeks, onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add the peeled and cubed potatoes, thyme and bay leaf then season with salt and pepper. Pour in the broth/stock, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon then place on the lid and turn the vent to “sealing”. Cook the potato soup on high pressure for 10 minutes then quick release the pressure. Remove the thyme and bay leaf then transfer the soup to a blender (or use a stick blender/immersion blender) and blend until smooth. If the soup is too thick, add more stock. Pour the blended soup back into the Instant Pot then stir in the cream. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup in bowls topped with sour cream, crispy bacon, cheese and chives.
What potato works best in potato soup?
I’ve never had this problem with this recipe as the potatoes add all the thick, creamy texture you need. If the soup is too thin simmering it for 10-15 minutes should thicken it perfectly. You could also add a cornstarch slurry (a teaspoon or two of corn starch mixed with water or milk) to thicken the soup.
How to thicken potato soup
I’ve never had this problem with this recipe however, if the soup is too thin simmering it for 10-15 minutes should thicken it perfectly. You could also add a teaspoon or two of corn starch mixed with water or milk to thicken the soup.
Can you freeze potato soup?
I’ve never had this problem with this recipe as the potatoes add all the thick, creamy texture you need. If the soup is too thin simmering it for 10-15 minutes should thicken it perfectly. You could also add a cornstarch slurry (a teaspoon or two of corn starch mixed with water or milk) to thicken the soup.
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