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Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup

Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup is velvety and comforting, with buttery leeks melting into tender russet potatoes and a creamy finish from half-and-half. Mild onion sweetness balances savory seasoning for a smooth, satisfying bowl that’s cozy on cool evenings. Serve it as a simple dinner with crusty bread or as a refined starter for a casual gathering.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves3
  • DifficultyEasy
Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup
  1. 1

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Add butter and the leeks; cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with table salt.

  2. 2

    Set aside 1/4 cup of the cubed potatoes; add the remaining potatoes to the Pot with the leeks. Put the reserved potatoes in the steamer basket, then place the basket in the Pot. Pour in the chicken broth.

  3. 3

    Close and lock the lid. Set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.

  4. 4

    Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. 5

    Remove the steamer basket and set the steamed potatoes aside. Pour the half-and-half into the Pot. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup.

  6. 6

    Stir the steamed potatoes and seasoned salt into the soup.

About This Recipe

Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 3, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Cut Leeks, and Half & Half. Each serving provides about 366.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup?
It is an American soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup made of?
The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Cut Leeks, Half & Half, Russet Potato. The full list of 7 is above.
What goes well with Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup?
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How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup?
About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 366.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.

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