Instant Pot Smoky Cheese and Potato Soup

This Instant Pot Smoky Cheese and Potato Soup recipe is the perfect way to savor cheese with a spoon. This delicious silky-smooth pureed soup is made with tons of smoked cheese, potatoes and a combination of spices that makes it totally irresistible.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 404kcal

Author Oriana Romero

Ingredients

1 ½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrots, shredded
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups milk (I used whole milk)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 lb potatoes, diced into small pieces
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped chives to serve (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl toss together, cheese and flour. Set aside.
Select "Sauté" mode and adjust to more. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in the pot.
Add onion and carrots to the pot; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Press “Cancel”.
Add milk, broth, potatoes, curry, and paprika; mix to combine.
Close lid and Select "Pressure Cook" mode adjust to 10 minutes. When cooking is complete press “Cancel” and carefully turn the vent to “Venting” to release the pressure. Then remove the lid.
Blend: For chunky texture: use an immersion blender, stand blender, to puree the soup until you reach the desired texture. For smooth and silky texture: Let the soup cool down a little. Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the instant pot.
Select "Sauté" mode and adjust to normal. Stir in cheese mixture. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt and pepper if necessary. NOTE: After I added the cheese mixture some lumps form. We wanted a really silky soup so I decided to blend the soup again. This step is totally optional.
To serve ladle soup into bowls. Top with crisp bacon, chopped chive, and sprinkle smoked paprika, if desired.

Notes

You can also use smoked cheddar if you prefer.

How Do You Do Quick Release on Instant Pot?

Once your Instant Pot’s cooking time is over, it will beep and then it will start counting up on the keep warm mode. If the recipe requests quick release press “Cancel”immediately after the pot beeps. Then CAREFULLY turn the vent valve to “Venting” to release the pressure. Then remove the lid.

Which is the best cheese to make cheese soup?

The best cheese to make cheese soup are semi-firm cheeses, such as cheddar, gouda, provolone and Gruyere. This cheese has a lower moisture content and melts extremely well.

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