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By Katherine Gillen
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Published Feb 14, 2022
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Stephanie Cain
Soup is never a bad idea, whether you’re eating lobster bisque on a white tablecloth or curled up on the couch slurping minestrone out of a mug. And thanks to the Instant Pot, making soup from scratch is a million times easier and quicker than ever before. Presenting 38 Instant pot soup recipes you can make in your pressure cooker, from Thai butternut squash to old-fashioned French onion.
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1. Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup
This recipe is very forgiving, so feel free to play with the amounts of ginger and garlic. (We like ours extra gingery.) Bonus, you can make it vegan by using vegetable broth instead of chicken.
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Leslie Grow/Keto In an Instant
2. Keto Instant Pot Sausage-kale Soup
You can use any type of sausage you prefer (kielbasa, chorizo and Italian sausage are all great choices), and depending on what you choose, it can really change the flavor profile of the soup.
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Nisha Vora/The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook
3. Instant Pot Vegan Pho
Vietnamese pho broth is traditionally simmered for hours, but with pressure cooking, you can make a richly flavored soup in a fraction of the time.
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Ghazalle Badiozamani/Instant Pot Miracle Vegetarian Cookbook
4. Instant Pot Harissa Bean Stew
This harissa bean stew starts with dried beans but takes only about an hour to make, and that includes the homemade harissa.
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Photo: Michael Marquand/Styling: Nisha Vora
5. Instant Pot Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup
This vegan, gluten-free dish is just as easy as opening a can but way healthier and more flavorful. (And we’re loving the kick from the red curry paste.)
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6. Split Pea Soup
To simplify this stick-to-your-ribs soup, use thickly sliced deli ham and applewood smoked bacon instead of a ham hock (which can be trickier to find).
7. Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup
You only think you don’t like mushrooms, but wait until you try this soup. It’s earthy, luscious and the ideal winter meal.
8. Instant Pot Lamb Stew
Lamb stew meat can be tough if you don’t cook it long enough, but the Instant Pot makes quick work of the job. Gourmet dinner in less than an hour? Don’t mind if we do.
9. Instant Pot Matzo Ball Soup
The homemade broth is so flavorful, no one will know it took just ten minutes of prep and about an hour to cook.
10. Best-ever Creamy White Chicken Chili
Chicken, white beans and peppers mingle together in a fragrant stock that’s laced with warm spices and—get this—beer for extra flavor. The toppings are just gilding the lily.
11. Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana
Say hello to Italian chicken sausage, creamy basil pesto broth, potatoes, kale and even a little bacon. Normally, a dinner like this would be reserved for weekends, but this one is weeknight friendly.
12. Spicy Peanut Soup With Sweet Potato And Kale
It doesn’t have meat, but if you want some, go for it. Not a fan of kale? Swap it for spinach. The pot is your canvas.
13. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Since the soup is pretty hands-off, you’ll have plenty of energy to make the homemade tortilla strips. They’re so crispy, it’s worth the effort.
14. Instant Pot Ham And Bean Soup
Few things are more comforting or warming than a heaping bowl of ham and bean soup. Using a pressure cooker means you don’t even have to soak your beans overnight.
15. Instant Pot Curried Lentil Soup
A little spice, a lot of flavor and even more creaminess—but surprise, this one is totally plant-based. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens everything up.
16. Instant Pot Chicken And ‘rice’ Soup
Instead of regular rice, this one calls for prepared cauliflower rice to lower the carb count. We love to see it.
17. Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar And Zucchini Soup
Working through an abundance of zucchini has never been more effortless (or delicious). It adds tons of richness and body without the use of flour or cream.
18. Mexican Quinoa Stew
It’s modeled after chicken tortilla soup, but with a vegetarian and gluten-free twist. The quinoa and beans add a welcome boost of protein.
19. Golden Soup
The sunny hue comes from antioxidant-rich turmeric, and the rest of the flavor is thanks to cauliflower, roasted chickpeas and cashews for creamy texture. (In a word, yum.)
20. Cuban Black Bean Soup
Nothing against canned beans, but you can’t beat the depth of flavor that comes from dried. The Instant Pot will infused them with spices and herbs, so your work is minimal.
21. Instant Pot 15 Bean And Sausage Soup
Fill this quick stew with spicy sausage, Swiss chard, tomatoes and onion. (Just remember to soak and prep the beans the night before, which takes less than two minutes of hands-on time.)
22. Creamy Yellow Split Pea Soup
This nine-ingredient dish is inspired by the flavors of Ethiopian kik alicha, a split pea stew full of oniony, garlicky flavor. We never thought to top our soup with roasted sweet potatoes, but now we’re obsessed.
23. Instant Pot Chicken And Spinach Ramen
This delightful recipe only dirties one dish: the insert for the Instant Pot. It’s basically magic.
24. Fifteen-minute Khao Soi
Takeout, shmakeout. This Thai coconut curry chicken noodle soup will satisfy your cravings with coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, chicken and that wonton crunch.
25. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Fighting a cold? Whip up this childhood classic for a feel-good meal. (We love topping ours with oyster crackers.)
26. Turkey Chili
Sure, it’s a cold weather staple, but we love to eat this hearty dish year-round. May we interest you in chili dogs at your next barbecue?
27. Instant Pot Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
This healthy-ish recipe uses milk and half and half instead of heavy cream, so you don’t have to feel guilty about polishing off two (fine, three) bowls.
28. Instant Pot Bun Bo Hue
Say hello to umami with this Vietnamese rice vermicelli and beef soup. (Don’t fear the heat of the chili oil—the spice level is totally customizable.)
29. Award-winning Instant Pot Chili
The secret ingredients? Chunks of bacon, tons of spices (including smoked paprika, yum) and a jalapeño.
30. Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili
Throw a top-your-own-chili party. Our favorite additions are avocado, jalapeño, sour cream, cotija cheese and cilantro, but you do you.
31. Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder
That frozen bag of corn in your fridge finally gets its moment to shine in this hearty chowder. Don’t skimp on the crumbled bacon topping.
32. Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Got extra half and half and a bunch of broccoli hanging out in the fridge? You can make this creamy broccoli cheddar soup in 30 minutes.
33. Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup
Eat your heart out, canned soup. (And did we mention it takes only seven ingredients and 20 minutes of prep?)
34. Coconut Sweet Potato Lentil Soup With Rice
This Indian-inspired soup is best served with a side of naan and plenty of cilantro. (And yeah, slurping is encouraged.)
35. Instant Pot Pasta E fa*gioli
Grate some extra Parm on top of this tasty concoction of veggies, tomatoes, herbs, pasta and beans, all simmered in your Instant Pot. It tastes like you were cooking all day, but we know better than that.
36. Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
Smoky beef broth? Check. Gooey Gruyère cheese? Check. Cheesy toasted bread? Check.
37. Old-fashioned Beef And Vegetable Soup
This delightful combo is more stew than soup, meaning you won’t leave the table hungry. And even though it tastes like it simmered for hours, it's ready in just 20 minutes.
38. Chicken Tortellini Soup
In case you’re counting, each cup has less than 250 calories. And who doesn’t love a little wine in their soup for added flavor?
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Katherine Gillen
Senior Food Editor
Katherine Gillenis PureWow’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City...
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