Ingredients
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- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage, optional
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3-4 cups chicken stock
- 2 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1" pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 oz. heavy cream
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
Garnish
- crispy bacon
- cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- chives
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to the sauté function. Add bacon.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until browned and crispy. Carefully remove cooked bacon with a slotted spoon leaving the grease behind.
- Add onion, celery, and carrot to the pot along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, sage, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper to the pot.
- Cook, frequently stirring for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle veggies with flour and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
- Add a few large splashes of broth and deglaze the pot scraping all the yummy bits off the bottom.
- Add potatoes, the remaining broth, bay leaves, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Seal the lid on the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Manually release the steam.
- Use an immersion blender or a high speed blender to blend the soup.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and vinegar until the cheese is melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives and enjoy!
Equipment
Buy Now → - Prep Time: 10 minutes
- IP coming to pressure: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 429.1 mg
- Fat: 25.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.9 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 13.1 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
