INSTANT POT® POTATO, LEEK, AND CARROT SOUP

Instant Pot® Potato, Leek, and Carrot Soup image

This lovely soup is simple, satisfying, and nutritious!

Provided by Diana71

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

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium leeks, washed well and chopped
3 medium carrots, sliced
¾ pound small golden potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and oil and heat until butter is melted. Stir in onion and leeks. Saute until onions are very soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes. Sprinkle curry powder over vegetables and stir to combine well. Pour in chicken broth.
Close and lock the lid, and set vent to sealing. Select Soup mode according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Stir in half-and-half and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 712.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g