Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup (VIDEO) Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs thyme, fresh, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt* optional
• 1/2 tsp. Ancho Chili Powder* optional
• 6 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced ((~5 lbs))
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk (+ 2 Tbsp. milk, divided)
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened