CREAMY IRISH POTATO SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• On a 6 quart Instant Pot®, select the Saute setting. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, stirring often. Remove the bacon to a paper towel. Pour off the fat. Add the yellow onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Press Cancel.
• Add the potatoes and broth. Lock the lid and close the pressure release valve. Pressure cook on High pressure, setting the timer to 6 minutes (timer will begin counting down once pressure is reached- it takes about 15 minutes). When done, press Cancel and use the quick release method to release the pressure.
• Stir in the sour cream. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup in the pot until desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve topped with the cheese, bacon and green onion. Top with additional sour cream, if desired.

Steps:

• Add butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
• When butter melts, add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes.
• Add broth to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add potatoes, ham, garlic powder and pepper and stir to combine.
• Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for >8 minutes.
• When the time is up, quick-release the pressure.
• Stir the pot ingredients, then add the sour cream and stir until combined.
• Gradually add cheese, stirring between each addition, until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
• Adjust seasonings. Top with chives and additional shredded cheese for serving.