Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup

This Instant Pot Creamy Vegetable Soup is packed with plenty of vegetables and potatoes, cooked in a seasoned creamy base, and finished off with cheese! A family favorite amongst kids and adults, this soup is perfect on a cold evening.

Ingredients:

3 slices bacon sliced lengthwise, then diced

1 medium yellow onion diced

1 stalk celery diced

2 medium carrots peeled and diced

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp dried thyme

2 cups small broccoli florets

1 – 2 russet potatoes peeled and diced into small pieces (you want about 3 cups of diced potatoes)

4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth divided

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 Tbsp cornstarch

8 oz can whole kernel corn drained

Garnishes

finely shredded cheddar cheese

cooked bacon

minced fresh chives or scallions

sprinkle of black pepper