DEHYDRATED POTATO SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat until golden brown. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, ham, and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables soften and the onions are translucent.
• Stir in flour; cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup at a time. Add water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Taste the soup for salt and add more if necessary. Stir in potatoes; cook for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Skim fat if desired.
• With a potato masher, mash the soup a few times, leaving plenty of whole chunks of potato. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add cayenne if desired, and add cream. Stir to combine and heat through. Garnish with fresh chives.

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.