Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Make a batch of this Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup for comfort food your entire family will love! This version skips using Velveeta and instead uses ground beef, potatoes, seasonings, heavy cream, and loads of freshly shredded cheddar cheese – YUM!

I love a good pot of soup, but I can be a little choosy because some thin soups just aren’t hearty enough. I want soup that doesn’t require a side of rolls to create a filling meal. 

And I think my husband and kids feel similar about eating soup. They’ll eat my Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup when they feel sick. But beyond that, they want heartier soups.

They love my hearty Three Bean Slow Cooker Chili Recipe and my Instant Pot Sausage Potato Spinach Soup (which I just made for a snowy night last night!).

Cheesy soups like this Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup get a definite thumbs up from me! Today, I have a new cheesy soup to share that the whole family will love – Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup!

If the Instant Pot is your favorite kitchen gadget, you definitely must try our Instant Pot Lasagna Soup, Juicy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, or Creamy Instant Pot Fresh Berry Cheesecake.

My New Favorite Kitchen Gadget

Are you new to using the Instant Pot? If you don’t have one of these little babies, you are seriously missing out (says the gal who just recently got one for the first time)!

I’m LOVING how much time it saves me in the kitchen!

Although I have an Instant Pot brand, you really can’t go wrong with any brand of pressure cooker. Pick one up and start saving time in the kitchen today!

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Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

• Ground Beef – I used ground turkey but you can use ground chicken or lean beef
• Onion – diced
• Water
• Potatoes – red, Yukon gold or russet
• Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup – canned, any brand
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Heavy Cream – makes the soup extra rich, creamy, and filling
• Shredded Cheese – cheddar, parmesan, gruyere, or your preference
• Green Onions – chopped for garnish

How To Make Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

The steps for making this scrumptious soup are super simple. Pair it with a salad, a roll, and a pickle slice to round out your meal.

Step 1

Using the sauté mode on your Instant Pot, add in the ground meat and onion and saute until the meat is slightly pink and onions are translucent.

This step will take about 3 – 5 minutes.

Step 2

Next you are going to add the water and potatoes to the Instant Pot. Spread the potatoes out evenly in the pot.

Step 3

Now add in the soup, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper on top of the potatoes. Do NOT mix.

Step 4

Put the lid on the Instant Pot, twist, and seal. Be sure the pressure valve is closed. Set to high pressure for 1 minute.

Manually quick-release the pressure valve after the cooking process is finished.

Step 5

Put the Instant Pot back into saute mode and let the mixture begin to simmer. Slowly add in the heavy cream and stir well. Add in green onions and stir.

Step 6

Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir slowly to incorporate. Continue stirring gently until cheese is completely melted in.

Step 7

Serve in a soup bowl and add toppings such as bacon bits, additional cheese, green onions, or crackers!

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe Notes And Tips

• When you saute the ground meat, do not cook it completely as it will continue to cook while under pressure. Saute only until slightly pink.

• The 25 minutes of cook time includes the sauteing and pressure build up of the Instant Pot.

• Use vegetable or beef broth in place of the water. This will give your soup a richer, fuller flavor.

• Russet potatoes are hearty and will hold up well in soups without getting mushy. Yukon Gold and Red will work but be careful to not overcook.

• This recipe can be made in a crockpot. Simply add all the ingredients instead of the heavy cream and cheese and cook on low for 6 – 7 hours. Add the cream and cheese at the end.

Variations Of Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup To Try

• Add some cooked and crumbled bacon into the pot…because who doesn’t like bacon? 😉

• Top the bowl of soup with your favorite flavored croutons or make your own homemade ones. Oyster crackers or crumbled Saltines are also a delicious addition.

• Chop up some celery and carrots to add a little more texture and flavor to the soup.

• Sprinkle on a little extra shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream to your bowl of soup.

• If you like your soup with a little extra zip, add in a pinch or two of paprika, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper to taste.

FAQs

Here are some common questions readers ask about our Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup recipe. If you don’t see your question below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it!

Can I freeze the Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup?

This is one recipe that I am going to caution you against putting in the freezer.

Because of the amount of dairy in this recipe, it will cause the flavors to change during the thawing process and possibly curdle.

Also, potatoes tend to go mushy once they are frozen and thawed.

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How long can I store the Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup in the refrigerator?

This cheeseburger soup will keep up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Be sure to cool completely before placing it in a ziploc bag or air-tight container.

What is the best way to re-heat this Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup?

To reheat, place your soup in a pan on the stove on low or medium. You may find that the soup is a little thick, so just add a little chicken broth to thin it out to your liking. Stir often while heating as this will keep the soup from separating.

You can also place it in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 45 – 50 second increments, stirring in between until the desired temperature.

More Delicious Cold Weather Recipes To Try

If you love this Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup recipe, make sure to also check out these other popular recipes!

• Easy Three Bean Slow Cooker Chili
• Healthy, Delicious, Nutritious Turkey Rice Soup
• Flavorful Turkey Sweet Potato Chili with Apples
• Simple Hot Mulled Cider

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