Cozy Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup
An easy weeknight meal, this cozy Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup is ready in under 45 minutes. When you don't want to stand over the stove for hours, but want that homecooked taste, break out your Instant Pot!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- ½ cup Carrots Diced
- ½ cup Onions Diced
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 2 cups Ham Cooked
- 2 cups Golden Potatoes about 4 medium potatoes
- 32 oz Chicken Broth Low Sodium
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Cheddar
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on "sauté". Chop the carrots and onions and place them in the Instant Pot with the butter. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the chopped ham, diced potatoes, and flour. Stir for 30 seconds to combine the ingredients
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir again and close the Instant Pot lid.
- Cancel the "sauté" mode on the Instant pot. Turn the Instant Pot to "High" and cook for 10 minutes.
- Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Release any remaining pressure. Add the cheddar into the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Top this soup with crispy ham bits, sour cream, green onions, or more shredded cheddar cheese.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional. I rarely peel my potatoes, so I left the skin on.
- Yellow cheddar, white cheddar, Colby jack, and Monterey Jack are all delicious cheese options.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1788IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg