Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoons dried parsley
- 10 slices cooked bacon, diced
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 12 ounces evaporated milk, half and half, or heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- topping options: chives, green onion, cheese, bacon, sour cream
Instructions
- Instant Pot: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pressure cooker on saute setting. Add the onion and garlic and saute until onion begins to soften, 1-2 minutes. Add the potatoes, broth, parsley, and bacon. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then quick release. (If liquid is being released too, wait about 5 minutes and try again.)
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and melt. Whisk in the flour and gradually add the milk or cream, whisking until smooth. Add the mixture to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Mash about 3/4 of the potatoes with a potato masher, then stir in the shredded cheese and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. If needed, set to saute and cook, while stirring, until thickened.
- Slow Cooker: Add onion, garlic, potatoes, broth, parsley, and bacon to the slow cooker. Stir and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 on high, until potatoes are fork tender.
- Once soup is cooked, add 4 tablespoons butter to a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour and gradually add the milk or cream, whisking until smooth. Reduce heat and let simmer until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally. Add the mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Mash about 3/4 of the potatoes with a potato masher, then stir in the shredded cheese and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking soup on low for 30 minutes or on high for 15 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with desired toppings.
Notes
If the soup is too thick, add more chicken broth. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.