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Effortless Instant Pot Soup Recipes: Quick & Delicious Meals in Minutes!

Discover easy and delicious Instant Pot soup recipes that are perfect for quick weeknight meals. From hearty stews to light broths, get ready for flavor-packed soups in a fraction of the time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Dinner Recipes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional, for chicken soup)
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup small pasta like ditalini or elbow macaroni or rice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' function. Add the olive oil and let it heat up. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. If using chicken, add it now and sauté until lightly browned on all sides.
  3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting and set the timer for 8 minutes on high pressure.
  5. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural pressure release (NPR) for at least 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully perform a quick release (QR) for any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid. If you're adding pasta or rice, stir it in now. Close the lid and select the 'Sauté' function again. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta or rice is tender (about 5-10 minutes, depending on the type).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.