Jump To Recipeby Liz Thomson
November 1, 2022This post may contain affiliate links.
This Instant Pot potato soup is rich and creamy with tons of flavor, but it’s made with just a handful of ingredients! Try this cozy soup for an easy but satisfying meatless meal!
Potato soup has been a favorite of mine since my college days. I loved that for just a few dollars, I could make a soup that would last me for most of the week. With grocery prices soaring, we could all use a budget-friendly soup recipe, right? I normally make my 4 Ingredient Potato Soup on the stovetop, but I realized I could make it even faster in my pressure cooker! If you have the air fryer lid, you should also try this Instant Pot air fryer baked potato!
This potato soup is vegetarian, and it can easily be made vegan. I have a few substitutions and swaps if you want to keep this lower in calories, and I also included some of my favorite toppings to take this soup to the next level! This recipe is super rich and creamy, so a bowl of this soup is the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Potatoes– I recommend using russet potatoes which are starchy and delicious.
Butter– I’ve tested this recipe with both olive oil and butter and I didn’t notice a huge difference, so feel free to use either one.
Onion– I used a yellow onion, but a white onion is fine too.
Garlic– Don’t skimp on the garlic! This adds tons of flavor to the soup.
Milk– For a super creamy texture, use evaporated milk. For a lower fat option, use 2% or skim milk. To keep it vegan, use a vegan half-and-half or substitute with unsweetened almond milk.
What is Evaporated Milk?
Evaporated milk is just milk that has been heated so that around half of the water content evaporates. This results in milk that is extra creamy, thick and flavorful. Evaporated milk is a great way to create a creamy broth without using actual cream to get a rich flavor. It’s lower in fat and calories, and since you can buy it in a can, it’s shelf stable . If you want to make a vegan version of this soup, I highly recommend using Ripple’s half and half. It’s a great plant-based creamer! You can substitute Earth Balance or olive oil for the butter.
How to Make Potato Soup
originally posted November 1, 2022 (updated July 26, 2023)by Liz Thomson categories:Soup18 comments
So simple, inexpensive and delicious! Absolutely saved us the other day when the fridge was empty and we were trying to resist the temptation of ordering takeout! Thanks!
This soup is so easy and quick in the Instant Pot! Sooo good.
What a great way to use the instant pot. Total comfort food.
So simple, inexpensive and delicious! Absolutely saved us the other day when the fridge was empty and we were trying to resist the temptation of ordering takeout! Thanks!
Totally in love with this instant pot version of potato soup. Thanks for sharing
I love the Instant Pot. Can’t wait to try this.
LOve this instant pot version of potato soup. SO delicious. Thanks for sharing
Creamy and velvety but not heavy as you can sometimes get potato soups. Tasted much healthier. Love the simplicity of the ingredients here.
Great vegetarian soup – love that it’s made in the IP so it’s super quick and easy!
This soup is so creamy and delicious! Definitely making it again soon!
This was the easiest weeknight dinner this week. So filling nad soothing as the wind howled outside.