INSTANT POT® CHUNKY SWEET POTATO SOUP

Instant Pot® Chunky Sweet Potato Soup image

This amazing chunky sweet potato soup is on the table in about 30 minutes, and has a simple yet robust fall flavor! Serves 2 to 3 depending on serving size.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) bag Sweet potato, raw
1 ½ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and onion once the pot is hot. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last 30 seconds and cook until fragrant. Add in sweet potato cubes. Pour in chicken broth. Cancel Saute function.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Pour in heavy cream and season soup with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve garnished with fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 666.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g