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    Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jan 2, 2019 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup with Kielbasa is rich, creamy and loaded with flavor.  This easy pressure cooker soup recipe will warm you right up!

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    instant pot potato soup with kielbasa cheddar cheese and bacon in white bowl

    If you're looking for a quick and easy Instant Pot soup recipe that's hearty, delicious and comforting,  you're going to love this creamy cheesy potato soup! It's loaded with potatoes, smoked sausage, cheddar cheese, and it's topped with bacon for extra flavor. You'll want to add this soup to your list of Instant Pot recipes to try!

    It's been cold and windy lately, so I've made this cheesy Instant Pot potato soup with sausage 3 times in the last week. My family absolutely loves it, and my kiddos say it's one of the best Instant Pot soup recipes ever! Go me!

    I used kielbasa in this soup because we had leftovers from Christmas, and I love kielbasa recipes! But you can use your favorite smoked sausage or even ham in this potato soup!

    This loaded potato soup is actually very simple, and you only need a few ingredients to make it. And because the kielbasa is already cooked, this soup takes only about 30 minutes tops -- including time to pressurize and release!

    How do you make potato soup in the pressure cooker?

    Start out by cooking some diced onions in a little butter on the saute setting of your Instant Pot. Then, throw in some cut kielbasa slices, and cook until just lightly browned. You could skip this step if you want to make this a dump and start recipe!

    saute onions and kielbasa for instant pot potato soup

    Next, add chicken broth, seasoning and your chopped potatoes. I found a mix of cubed potatoes and slightly larger ones worked best for the texture I wanted. This way, you get a thicker soup and some texture -- know what I mean?

    cook instant pot potato soup in pressure cooker

    What is the best potato for potato soup?

    I personally like Yukon Gold potatoes. You don't need to peel them, they don't take long to cook, and they have a rich, buttery taste!

    How long do you cook potato soup in the Instant Pot?

    This soup takes just 4 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. Of course, total time is longer, but the actual cooking time is only 4 minutes!

    instant pot cheesy potato soup with kielbasa in ladle

    After the soup is done, stir in some cream and shredded cheddar cheese. You can mash the potatoes lightly with a masher or a spoon if you want the soup to be thicker, but we liked this cheesy potato soup just like this! And a little extra cheese and bacon on top makes this Instant Pot potato soup even better!

    instant-pot-potato-soup with kielbasa and bacon on spoon

    Looking for more easy instant pot soup recipes?

    • Instant Pot Creamy Lasagna Soup
    • Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Instant Pot Taco Soup

    Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

    instant pot potato soup with kielbasa cheddar cheese and bacon in white bowl

    Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup with Kielbasa smoked sausage is rich, creamy and loaded with flavor.  This easy pressure cooker soup recipe will warm you right up!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 4 mins
    pressure time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 550 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup diced onion (half of a medium onion)
    • 1 pound kielbasa smoked sausage, sliced
    • 1 32-ounce low-sodium chicken broth
    • 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the butter and onions, and cook until slightly soft, stirring frequently.
    • Add the kielbasa, and cook until lightly browned. Hit Cancel, and stir in chicken broth, and use wooden spoon or spatula to deglaze pot, if necessary
    • Add potatoes, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place lid on Instant Pot, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
    • Pot will take several minutes to reach pressure, then start counting down and cook for 4 minutes. When pot beeps, do a gradual quick release to prevent liquid from spraying out of pot
    • When pin drops, remove lid, and stir in cream. Gradually add cheese, and stir well until cheese is melted
    • Serve immediately, and top with crumbled cooked bacon and extra cheese, if desired

    Notes

    This recipe was made in a 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. No change is needed if using a larger pot. 
    For a thicker soup, you can mash the potatoes slightly after cooking. For extra texture, use a mix of cubed and slightly larger potato pieces.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 22gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1087mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 905IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 372mgIron: 5.2mg
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    Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup with Kielbasa

    I hope you enjoy this cheesy Instant Pot potato soup as much as we do!

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    1. Ray says

      August 09, 2022 at 8:12 am

      This is an AMAZING recipe. Simple, VERY tasty, and fast. I didn't add the salt though, and really didn't think it needed any. 10 out of 10!! This will be on my Winter soup rotation.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 09, 2022 at 9:23 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed the soup! Thanks!

    2. Peggy says

      September 11, 2019 at 7:53 am

      This is delicious soup. I used half and half because I didn't have cream. I also used Andouille sausage. The sausage was too spicy for me but my husband loved it. I will definitely be making this again! Thanks for such an easy, yummy recipe.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 11, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks!

    3. Miz Helen says

      January 08, 2019 at 9:47 am

      I finally got an Instant Pot for Christmas, now I must get busy and make some of these wonderful recipes!Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 08, 2019 at 3:15 pm

        That's awesome, Miz Helen! You'll love your new IP! 🙂

    4. Catalina says

      January 04, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      My favorite soup! I should try your recipe! It looks fabulous!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Allison says

      January 04, 2019 at 11:00 am

      We have a rainy, chilly weekend ahead, and this is on the menu. Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Chrissie Baker says

      January 04, 2019 at 5:44 am

      Huge hit for my family. Kids ate it all. This was so easy and the best cheesy potato soup I’ve ever had. I will definitely be making it again! Thanks!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2019 at 10:48 am

        Awesome! Thank you so much, Chrissie!

    7. Melanie Bauer says

      January 03, 2019 at 9:38 pm

      Looks absolutely delicious! So much flavor packed into this soup, need to make this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2019 at 12:09 am

        Thank you so much, Melanie. It's sooo good!

    8. Amanda says

      January 03, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      This will always be my all time favorite soup!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2019 at 12:06 am

        It's definitely our new favorite soup!

    9. Sabrina says

      January 03, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      I love Yukon Gold potatoes too! Can't wait to dig into my first bowl of this soup! Yum!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2019 at 12:05 am

        Thanks, Sabrina. Hope you enjoy it!

    10. Demeter says

      January 03, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      You are the queen of instant pot recipes! This looks like another winner for a cold day.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2019 at 12:05 am

        Thanks, Demeter! This soup is perfect for cold days. 🙂

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