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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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
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
Close and lock the lid. Set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 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
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
Stir the steamed potatoes and seasoned salt into the soup.
- Calories 366.44 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 12.4 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 44.3 g 16%
- Total Fat 14.83 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 8.65 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.71 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 666.58 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 4.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 156.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 1016.1 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 17.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 21.34 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
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?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- 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.
- Is Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Potato and Leek Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 366.44 calories and 12.4 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 666.58 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.65 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk 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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