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The Best Healthy Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Oct 19, 2021 · 25 Comments

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Imagine making a soup, spending hours over the stove stirring a pot and waiting for flavors to develop…now forget that, because the best healthy instant pot baked potato soup recipe I’m about to share with you takes about 30 minutes start to finish, and is SOOOOO good.

Potato soup in white bowl this image

If you have been on the fence about cooking with an Instant Pot, I’m here to tell you that if you get it for nothing else, get it for soup!

What exactly is an Instant Pot?

An instant pot is a pressure cooker, but it also saute’s and can be used as a slow cooker and a rice cooker, and a steamer and about a million other things.

Potatoes and cauliflower on cutting board

What ingredients do you need for a healthy baked potato soup?

  • Gold/yellow potatoes
  • Cauliflower
  • Green onions
  • Fat free chicken broth
  • Salt
  • Garlic salt
  • Greek yogurt
  • Cream cheese
  • Butter
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Bacon

Pouring chicken broth into an Instant Pot

Would you believe me if I told you that I made this healthy baked potato soup in 10 minutes!  That’s right, only 10 minutes to a delicious, creamy soup.

The flavors in this baked potato soup are so amazing, they seriously taste like the soup has been cooking all day: newsflash – it took 10 minutes, and no stirring or anything was involved as the soup cooked!Soup ingredients in Instant Pot

How do you thicken potato soup?

  • This recipe is the best because the exact thing that helps make it a healthier option is also what helps to thicken it up; the cauliflower!  If you blend up cauliflower, it turns into a thick whitish sauce, so you definitely don’t need to use as much cream.
  • Plus, a bit of Greek yogurt and cream cheese all blend together for a thick and creamy soup.

Healthy baked potato soup in Instant Pot

I have the 6 quart Instant Pot which is perfect for soups and stews.  There are some smaller options available if you just want to give it a try before upgrading to a larger size.  But, I promise, you’ll never look back.  There are plenty of recipes to make in and Instant Pot.

What are some other Instant Pot recipes?

  • Instant Pot gnocchi soup
  • Instant Pot turkey breast
  • Instant Pot cheesy potatoes

The best ever baked potato soup made in an instant pot

My husband asked me ‘was it really all that different than cooking on a stove top?’ YES is the answer to that. It cooks so fast, and really doesn’t require any attention when it’s cooking.

The best healthy instant pot baked potato soup recipe

How many calories does this healthy baked potato soup have?

  • This soup only has 26 calories per serving – and it’s a fairly large serving – yum!


The most delicious and healthy baked potato soupNext time you’re in need of a healthy dinner recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make, this healthy Instant Pot baked potato soup recipe is as far as you need to look!

Potato soup in white bowl

The Best Healthy Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Imagine making a soup, spending hours over the stove stirring a pot and waiting for flavors to develop…now forget that, because the best healthy instant pot baked potato soup recipe I’m about to share with you takes about 30 minutes start to finish, and is SOOOOO good.
4.20 from 25 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Vegetable Peeler

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs small gold/yellow potatoes peeled and cut into 4s (I had 10 potatoes - you could use other types of potatoes.)
  • 1 lb cauliflower one small head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped, greens and whites separated
  • 6 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 ounces cream cheese 1/3 reduced fat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar shredded (1/2 cup reserved for toppings)
  • 15 pieces bacon baked and finely chopped (or you could use bacon bits)

Instructions

  • Start by peeling and chopping the potatoes, and chop the cauliflower and add both to a 6 qt
    Instant Pot.
    Potatoes and cauliflower for The best healthy instant pot baked potato soup recipe
  • Finely dice the green onions, and put the white parts in the instant pot (save the greens for topping the soup).
  • Pour chicken broth into the instant pot and add salt and garlic salt. The broth should slightly cover the potatoes and cauliflower.
    Soup ingredients in Instant Pot
  • Seal the Instant pot lid and move the valve to 'sealing' and cook on manual or soup setting for 10 minutes. My Instant Pot had a little bit of preheating time, around 3-5 minutes.
  • When the timer goes off, turn the valve from sealing to venting to release the pressure. This will make a hissing sound and the steam will come out which takes a few minutes.
  • I like to wait a few minutes (usually at least 5 minutes) after the venting is done before removing the lid. Use a potato masher and mash directly in the instant pot. If you like a chunkier soup, leave some pieces not mashed.
  • Add in the Greek yogurt, cream cheese and butter, and stir until combined well. Then add in 1 cup of the cheddar and stir. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if you like soup a little saltier.
    The best healthy instant pot baked potato soup recipe
  • I like to cook the bacon while the soup is cooking, but this can be done ahead of time, or you can use bacon bits.
  • When soup is done cooking, ladle into a bowl (2 1/2 big ladle fulls made up one serving for this recipe) top with a pinch of green onions, shredded cheddar and a piece and half of bacon, crumbled and enjoy!
    Healthy Instant Pot baked potato soup in a white bowl

Notes

This can also be made in a Crock Pot/ Slow Cooker - cook on low for 5 hours, then follow the same directions for when the soup is made by mashing/adding the remaining ingredients.
The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.  
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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  1. Jacquelyn King says

    May 10, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    Just made this and so yummy! How much is one serving?

    Reply
    • SweetPhi Team says

      May 12, 2022 at 10:02 pm

      Glad you like it! Each serving is about 1 cup

      Reply
  2. Carrie says

    October 25, 2021 at 9:05 am

    I just got an instant pot and made this last night. So delicious!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 25, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Makes me so happy to hear, so glad you liked it!!

      Reply
  3. Jody Ventura says

    January 31, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Thank you for posting this today. We spent the morning digging out from a snow storm. We were cold and wet. I was quickly able to make a pot of warm and hearty soup. Admittedly, I modified the cooking instructions because I don’t have an instapot. It still turned out creamy. I loved using the cauliflower as a thickener. 5 Star Recipe!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 5, 2021 at 10:57 pm

      I’m so happy to hear this!! This is exactly how I enjoyed this soup this week (after a snow day!). Also thank you for your feedback about cooking it via stove top!

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    March 29, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    I made this yesterday for the first time. Absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  5. Joycelyn Burdeau says

    March 15, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Would this soup be okay to freeze and how long would it last?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      March 15, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Most definitely – I’ve made it/frozen it several times! It lasts about 2-3 months in the freezer

      Reply
  6. John says

    November 9, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    I am excited to make this tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 10, 2019 at 8:51 pm

      Hope you loved it!

      Reply
  7. Sharon S says

    October 12, 2018 at 6:21 am

    OMG this was so good! Alas, I don’t have an Instant Pot yet and used my old slow cooker, but it was a great twist on my favorite soup (loaded baked potato). I want an Instant Pot now more than ever. Great review.

    Reply
  8. Amber says

    September 24, 2018 at 7:37 am

    If I wanted to make this and then have leftovers for next day or whatever… do you have recommended storage? I’m thinking of making the soup as is – and then have bacon crumbles on-hand to top separate from the soup. Was thinking of just putting it all in a large Tupperware?

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      September 25, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      That is perfect for storing. I’ve frozen the leftovers before, just the soup part, and then had the toppings separate and it was great!

      Reply
  9. Vickie says

    February 3, 2018 at 10:37 am

    Yummy !!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 7, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Thank you so much, this soup is super yummy 🙂

      Reply

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