Vegetarian
Instant Pot Potato Soup
Description
The best easy Instant Pot Potato Soup. Rich and satisfying, this cheesy, healthy soup uses cauliflower to make it creamy without heavy cream!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, about 5 medium (you can also swap russet potatoes, though I find the flavor and texture of Yukon golds more buttery)
- 1 small head of cauliflower chopped into florets, about 4 cups
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt or a 7-ounce container, plus additional for serving
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus additional for serving
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh chives for serving
- Croutons baguette, additional cheese, additional Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
Directions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Add the butter and let melt, then add the onion. Cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 additional seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the water to the Instant Pot. Let come to a simmer (this will take several minutes), then whisk in the bouillon. Continue to stir until it is smoothly dissolved.
- Add the potatoes, cauliflower, mustard, thyme, and pepper. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on manual (high) pressure for 10 minutes. When the cooking time is up, immediately vent to release any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid. With an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth, or puree the soup in batches in a regular blender (be careful not to fill the blender more than halfway. Hot soup will splatter). Return any soup you pureed in the blender to the pot. Let the soup cool a few minutes, then stir in the Greek yogurt, cheddar, and Parmesan.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as you like. Serve hot, topped with chives, additional cheese, and a dollop of Greek yogurt as desired.
