For all the comfort of a loaded baked potato in the confines of a delicious bowl of soup, Ninja Foodi Potato Soup is perfect! Not only is this one-pot meal super-easy to make, it is loaded with the comforting flavors you love. Make it once, and you will be hooked.
With all the classic flavors of a loaded baked potato, potato soup in the Ninja Foodi is super-easy to make.
Since all you need is your Ninja Foodi pressure cooker, clean-up is a breeze.
If you are looking for a crockpot version, don't miss my slow cooker potato soup.
Ingredient Notes
- Bacon: Use your favorite kind of bacon - pork, beef, or turkey sausage all work. You can use pre-cooked bacon to save time. Ham could also be used.
- Onion: I recommend using a yellow or white onion for this recipe.
- Milk: Whole milk will make the soup richer, but you could substitute 2% milk if you are watching your fat intake. For an ultra-rich potato soup in the pressure cooker, use half and half.
- Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese is my favorite in this soup, but you could use any type of cheddar cheese that you like. Or substitute another kind of cheese - mozzarella, gruyere, and American are all great options.
- Gouda Cheese: Substitute plain gouda or another type of cheese if you prefer.
A Few Things I've Learned
- Don’t skip the toppings! The double hit of cheese (in the soup and on top), the bacon, and chives really add to the flavor. If you don’t have chives, green onion is a nice option.
- We are using the bacon fat to cook the onion; if for any reason you aren’t using the bacon or have pre-cooked bacon, add a tablespoon or two of oil or butter before adding the onion.
- I made this in my Ninja Foodi, you can use this recipe to make Instant Pot potato soup with no changes.
- This soup intentionally leaves potato chunks. If you want smooth Ninja Foodi pressure cooker potato soup, use an immersion blender to puree the soup before adding the milk and cheese.
Want it Thicker?
The soup will thicken as it cools, and with the starch released from the potatoes, I find the consistency perfect as is. However, you can thicken it with a cornstarch slurry if you like.
To do this, whisk together a tablespoon of cornstarch and two tablespoons of water. Pour into the soup and heat over low for 5 minutes, stirring often but not so vigorously that you break up the potatoes.
How to Make Potato Soup in the Ninja Food
First, start by cooking the bacon in the Ninja Foodi. Set it to the saute setting, and when it is preheated, add the bacon. Cook until crispy.
Remove the bacon with tongs, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Next, add the onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the minced cloves of garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook for another minute.
Pour in half of the chicken broth into the pot and scrape down any bits remaining. Stir in the remaining broth and add the potatoes on top.
Hit cancel, and set your Ninja Foodi to high manual pressure. Put the lid on top and set the timer for 10 minutes.
When the timer goes off, do a quick release by carefully turning the valve.
Set the Ninja Foodi to the low sauté setting (about 3), and add the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and gouda cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.
To serve, ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, bacon, and chives. Enjoy - ninja foodi potato soup recipes don’t get any better than this!
More Potato Recipes to Try
- Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
- Red Skin Potato Salad
30-Minute Ninja Foodi Potato Soup
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bacon chopped (about 4 slices)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar plus more for topping
- 1 cup grated smoked gouda
- ½ cup sour cream
- Toppings: Bacon chives, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Set your Ninja Foodi to sauté’.
- When it is preheated, add the bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove the bacon with tongs, and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot and cook for another minute.
- Pour in half of the chicken broth into the pot and scrape down any bits remaining.
- Stir in the remaining broth and add the potatoes on top.
- Hit cancel, and set your Ninja Foodi to high pressure. Set the timer for 10 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, do a quick release.
- Set the Ninja Foodi to a low saute (about 4), and stir in the milk and cheese.
- Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Hit cancel and stir in the sour cream. Cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, topped with bacon, chives, cheese, and sour cream.
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