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Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Soup

A rich and flavorful shrimp soup made effortlessly in your Instant Pot, perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the butter in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting.
  2. Add the onion and garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and broth; close the lid and set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  4. Once done, quick release the pressure.
  5. Stir in the shrimp and heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook on sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

If you have leftovers, let the soup cool down and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze the soup for longer storage, but leave out the cream when freezing.