Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup
Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup delivers a velvety, potato-forward bowl with savory notes of onion, celery, garlic, and thyme, finished with a touch of milk for a rich, smooth body. Crispy bacon on top adds a salty, smoky crunch that contrasts the creamy base. It’s a cozy, weeknight-friendly dinner perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté function. Add oil and let it heat for 1 minute. Add bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 2
Add onion and celery to the bacon drippings and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Cancel Sauté mode. Add potatoes and broth. Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Whisk 2 tablespoons milk and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Open the pot and stir in the cornstarch slurry and 1 cup milk. Season with salt and pepper. Let the soup sit, stirring several times, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon.
- Calories 387.89 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 22.33 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 45.04 g 16%
- Total Fat 14.32 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.96 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 32.68 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1259.07 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 6.36 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 5.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 128.87 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 1430.71 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 64.8 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 41.37 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, and Ground Thyme. Each serving provides about 387.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Ground Thyme, Milk. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 387.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup healthy?
- Instant Pot Potato and Bacon Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 387.89 calories and 22.33 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1259.07 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.96 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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