Instant Pot Creamy Ground Beef & Potato Soup

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Making soup in the Instant Pot is one of my favorite kind of meals to make.  I love that the cleanup is easy & the flavors are robust!  If you’re looking for a hearty soup full of flavor, you’ll love this Instant Pot Creamy Ground Beef & Potato Soup recipe.

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How to Make Instant Pot Creamy Ground Beef Soup

This recipe is easy because it can all be made in the Instant Pot with just a one pot clean-up.  In under 45 minutes, you’ll have a warm & comforting soup ready to eat!

Ingredients For Soup

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 3-4 medium potatoes (peeled & diced)
• 64 oz chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne
• 12 oz frozen spinach (or fresh)
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 Tbsp butter (or cooking oil)
• Parsley & fresh parmesan (for garnish)

Instructions For Instant Pot Soup

1. Drain the ground beef if there is an excessive amount of grease after browning.
2. Turn on the Sauté function and add your butter.
3. Sauté the onions in the butter until they start to look translucent.  Then spread them to the sides of the Instant Pot.
4. In the center of the Instant Pot, add your garlic & let cook for 1-2 minutes. (Chef tip: Drizzle with a dash of cooking oil to help release the flavors as it cooks)
5. Add ground beef to Instant Pot to brown and ground with the garlic & onions.
6. After beef is cooked, add potatoes, chicken broth, water, Italian seasoning, rosemary, salt, pepper, & cayenne to the pot & put on the lid.
7. Seal Instant Pot and set to manual pressure cook for 4 minutes.  It will take about 20 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
8. When manual pressure cook is finished, do a quick pressure release.
9. Stir spinach into soup & let heat for 1-2 minutes.
10. Add cream to soup and let heat for 1-2 minutes.
11. Serve with parsley or parmesan and enjoy!

Tips For Making Creamy Beef & Potato Soup

• For an extra hearty soup, serve over cooked penne noodles or rice.
• Use any brother you have on hand (beef, vegetable, bone, etc.).
• Garnish with parmesan & parsley.
• You can use any cooking oil you prefer in place of the butter.
• Store soup in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for 3-6 months.
• Use any milk or cream you have on hand if you don’t have half & half.
• Use 1 pound of spicy ground sausage and 1 pound of beef for an extra kick.
• Russet potatoes are the best for soups, but you can use any potatoes you have on hand.

Instant Pot Soup Setting Vs. Manual

Some versions of the Instant Pot have a Soup/Broth setting.  The Instant Pot will control the heat during the cook so it doesn’t exceed 230 degrees.  It also heats evenly opposed to just from the bottom since the soup isn’t being stirred during the cook.

If you want to use this setting, you can set the timer to 25 minutes for the cook.  When finished, quick release and check that the potatoes are soft enough.  If you need to, add another 5-10 minutes to the cook time.

I find that the manual pressure cook is easier with this particular soup.

FAQ

Can I freeze Creamy Ground Beef Soup?

Absolutely, this soup freezes really well.  I like to add penne noodles to this soup, so I choose to serve those separately since noodles get soggy when frozen.

Can I make Instant Pot soup in the crockpot? 

Definitely!  If you don’t want to use the Instant Pot, just add all of the ingredients minus the butter, cream, & spinach to the crock pot.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.  When finished, ground the beef with a spatula and then add the spinach & cream.

Which Instant Pot Should I use?

There are several versions of the Instant Pot that can be used (this is the model I have).  You can use any Instant Pot that has the manual pressure option for cooking.

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