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30 Impossibly Easy Instant Pot Soups

30 Impossibly Easy Instant Pot Soups

Updated January 06, 2020

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If there's one area where the Instant Pot really excels, it's soups. Something about that pressure cooker magic transforms a handful of ingredients into a hearty, delectable soup that tastes like it's been simmering on the stove all day—of course, preparation is a cinch, and cook time is far shorter. These easy Instant Pot soup recipes pretty much come together with the push of a button.

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Red Pepper Soup with Gouda

Red Pepper Soup with Gouda Recipe

Red pepper meets gouda cheese for the perfectly balanced dinner or lunch option. This vibrant, spicy soup recipe is made simple with the help of your Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup Recipe

Look for andouille near the smoked sausages in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Want to make it in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.

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Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Pho

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Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Pho Recipe

For pho, it's legitimately all about the intensely delicious broth. And thanks to the flavor-concentrating power of the pressure cooker, we were able to make a robust and dynamic chicken broth—using shallots, fresh ginger and cilantro, and a few spices—in a matter of minutes. Thus, this restaurant favorite can now be a comforting, go-to weeknight dinner.

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo Recipe

For an easy and elegant fall entertaining dish you can make in your Instant Pot, look no further than our savory butternut squash soup. This Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a perfect recipe for effortless autumnal vibes. Featuring chorizo sausage and spices like cumin and chili powder, matched with butternut squash’s inherent sweetness, this Instant Pot soup exudes seasonal warmth. It’s excellent when served with crusty bread and a green salad for a light entree, but also makes for a fantastic appetizer served in smaller portions. A speedy and flavorful twist on classic butternut squash soup, our Instant Pot version delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors in each bite thanks to toppings that make the dish as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo Recipe

This spicy soup recipe requires little attention or effort with the slow cooking power of your Instant Pot. Tip: Dried beans don't have to be soaked—just toss them into the Instant Pot®.

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Instant Pot Keto Bone Broth

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Instant Pot Keto Bone Broth Recipe

This delicious broth can be a base for soups or any quick weeknight comfort meal. The consistency is rich for a broth, leaving a savory and comforting effect. Buy meat on the bone and take if off at home. Then, you can freeze them until you have enough to make a batch. Wait until the broth is chilled to remove the fat—it’s worth the wait for a smooth, clean end product.

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Instant Pot Turkey and Sage Dumpling Soup

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Instant Pot Turkey and Sage Dumpling Soup Recipe

Can’t find turkey cutlets? Use chicken cutlets or breasts. Serve the soup with a crunchy salad and citrus vinaigrette. Gina Homolka is the founder of skinnytaste.com and @skinnytaste.

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Instant Pot Chana Dal

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Instant Pot Chana Dal Recipe

For the ideal bowl of soul-warming comfort, look no further than chana dal. Hearty and tender split chickpeas absorb the toasty goodness of an aromatic, deeply flavorful broth, which is complimented by a bright yogurt topper. One taste is all it takes to become enamored with the way toasted cumin seed and curry powder, balanced with a handful of other spices and aromatics like turmeric and fresh ginger, infuse chana dal with dynamic flavor and a gloriously golden color. The Instant Pot makes easy work of preparing this classic Indian dish, making it a perfect vegetarian recipe to add into your meal-prep rotation. Dried split chickpeas can be found at specialty Mediterranean markets as well as online.

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One-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup

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One-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup Recipe

Dried chickpeas are typically soaked overnight and then simmered for up to two and a half hours to become tender. These, though, go into the pressure cooker dry and come out tender in just one hour! Use high-quality, cured Spanish chorizo (and not the fresh or raw Mexican version) for the best flavor and texture in this earthy, satisfying soup.

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White Bean, Turkey Sausage, and Tortellini Soup

White Bean, Turkey Sausage, and Tortellini Soup Recipe

This hearty soup recipe is made easy with the pressure cooking power of your Instant Pot.

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Ham And Potato Soup

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Ham And Potato Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot ham soup recipe is about as perfect as a cool weather soup can get; think "loaded baked potato in a bowl." For a fun party meal, serve it with an assortment of toppings so guests can make the soup their own.

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Cauliflower Soup with Shiitakes

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Cauliflower Soup with Shiitakes Recipe

Pureed cauliflower creates a wonderfully creamy soup; meaty shiitakes add textural flair.

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Instant Pot Keto Clam Chowder

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Instant Pot Keto Clam Chowder Recipe

This keto-approved chowder is rich and indulgent. The broth is creamy, yet light, and has a slight brininess.

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup Recipe

Your family will love this fun departure from the Italian classic—and you’ll love its ease and simplicity. Want to make it in a slow cooker? Get the recipe here.

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Instant Pot Curried Coconut-Pumpkin Soup

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Instant Pot Curried Coconut-Pumpkin Soup Recipe

This fall-flavored soup tastes lush and creamy, but has no heavy cream whatsoever. Want to make it in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.

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Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup

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Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup Recipe

Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this tasty taco soup that the whole family will love.

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Smoked Pork and Split Pea Soup

Smoked Pork and Split Pea Soup Recipe

Hint: An immersion blender is handy for puréeing this slow cooker soup recipe.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe

This chicken noodle soup may be simple, but nothing's wrong with that. Your Instant Pot or pressure cooker of choice makes this comforting and savory classic in just an hour.

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Instant Pot Dal Makhani

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Instant Pot Dal Makhani Recipe

This warm hug from a bowl of lentils made our developer want to buy an Instant Pot in a way that no other recipe has. The stew is buttery and slightly spicy with a creamy texture that still has a little bite, thanks to the lentils. While the ghee is optional, it really does take this indulgent dish to a real over-the-top place that you definitely want to go. You can get a head start by chopping your onion, jalapeño, garlic, and ginger the night before. You can also make the toasted buttery spice mixture a day ahead and stir into the hot lentil mixture.

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Instant Pot Gumbo

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Instant Pot Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo is traditionally a time- and labor-intensive dish, but our Instant Pot recipe delivers full-on flavor in just one hour.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Stock

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Instant Pot Vegetable Stock Recipe

A better-than-store-bought stock that won't take all day.

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Instant Pot Khao Soi

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Instant Pot Khao Soi Recipe

What gives this easy Khao Soi its incredible flavor backbone is the homemade curry paste. It’s easier to whip up in the food processor than you might think and we’d strongly recommend giving it a try. However, if you find yourself pinched for time, you can substitute 3-4 tablespoons of store-bought curry paste. Lemongrass is easily sourced at specialty or Asian markets; however, if you have trouble finding it fresh, you can find a super convenient lemongrass paste in the produce section of many conventional grocery stores.

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Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

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Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot soup comes together in 60 mins and is full of flavor. No Instant Pot? No problem! Prepare the recipe as directed in Steps 1 and 2, substituting a Dutch oven (perfect for making comforting soups and stews), over medium-high for an Instant Pot. Omit Step 3. Bring mixture in Dutch oven to a boil over high. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, until beef is fork-tender, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Proceed with recipe as directed in Steps 4 and 6, omitting step 5.

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Instant Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Black Bean Soup

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Instant Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Black Bean Soup Recipe

This filling and flavorful soup is ideal for a chilly evening. Freeze leftover chipotle chiles and adobe sauce in a flattened Ziploc bag for future use. Want to make this soup in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.

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Instant Pot Sambhar

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Instant Pot Sambhar Recipe

This dish is traditionally prepared with sambar spice, a mixture of ground spices and lentils—what we have here is a simplified version that still provides lots of layers of flavor and just the right amount of heat. This recipe has a lot of steps, so give yourself plenty of time for the pressure cooker to return to pressure between cooking the lentils and the sweet potatoes. Despite the high involvement, the different elements of this recipe all come together at the same time.

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Curried Squash and Apple Soup

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Curried Squash and Apple Soup Recipe

This make-ahead recipe keeps in the refrigerator for up to four days and up to two months in the freezer. For a main dish option, add cooked, diced chicken or turkey breast to the pot in the last 20 minutes of cooking. Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro.

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Chicken-Barley Soup

Chicken-Barley Soup Recipe

Hint: Using chicken stock guarantees more flavor than traditional broth and a nicer golden color in this chicken soup recipe.

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Vegetable Beef Soup

Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

This hearty beef and veggie soup recipe is made simple with the pressure cooking power of your Instant Pot. Swap In A Snap! Use spinach or chard in place of the kale.

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Wild Mushroom Soup

Wild Mushroom Soup Recipe

Marsala, a fortified wine from Sicily, gives this slow cooker soup recipe its wonderful flavor. Feel free to substitute sherry for a similar effect.

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Instant Pot Tuscan White Bean and Lentil Soup

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Instant Pot Tuscan White Bean and Lentil Soup Recipe

Pantry staples like dried lentils and canned beans make up the bulk of this soup and boost the fiber to cover more than half your daily goal. Want to make it in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.

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30 Impossibly Easy Instant Pot Soups

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Red Pepper Soup with Gouda

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup

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Easy Pressure Cooker Chicken Pho

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo

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Instant Pot Keto Bone Broth

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Instant Pot Turkey and Sage Dumpling Soup

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Instant Pot Chana Dal

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One-Hour Spanish Chickpea Soup

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White Bean, Turkey Sausage, and Tortellini Soup

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Ham And Potato Soup

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Cauliflower Soup with Shiitakes

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Instant Pot Keto Clam Chowder

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup

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Instant Pot Curried Coconut-Pumpkin Soup

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Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup

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Smoked Pork and Split Pea Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

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Instant Pot Dal Makhani

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Instant Pot Gumbo

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Instant Pot Vegetable Stock

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Instant Pot Khao Soi

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Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

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Instant Pot Tex-Mex Chicken and Black Bean Soup

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Instant Pot Sambhar

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Curried Squash and Apple Soup

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