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Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot ham and potato soup recipe is easy, healthy, quick, and dairy-free. It has a slow-cooked taste with none of the waiting!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Inactive time15 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: electric pressure cooker ham and potato soup, Instant Pot ham and potato soup, potato soup with ham
Servings: 6
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 2 sticks celery chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound (approx.) smoked ham cut into small pieces
  • 2.5 pounds Russet potatoes peeled & cut into 1" pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep your celery, carrot, and onion and add them to your Instant Pot along with the olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, prep your ham and potatoes (or prep them at the start - up to you!). 
  • Stir in the garlic, followed by the ham, potatoes, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and water. Set pressure valve on "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. It'll take 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to get up to pressure.
  • Once the countdown has finished, release the pressure manually. You can let it naturally release if you want the potatoes to be very fall-apart tender.
  • Using a potato masher, lightly mash some of the potatoes right in the Instant Pot. I like a mix of potato pieces and a bit of mash. Season with salt & pepper and serve immediately. This soup makes great leftovers. 

Notes

  • Inactive time in this recipe indicates the time it takes the Instant Pot to get up to pressure.
  • I use this 6-quart Instant Pot.
  • Don't own an Instant Pot? Try the stovetop version or the slow cooker version of this recipe.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth if salt is a concern for you.
  • You can use a different variety of potatoes if you wish, but I do love the starchy Russets.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1514mg | Potassium: 1168mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1698IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg