16 Wonderfully Warming Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup — Diana Rattray

The Instant Pot pressure cooker is ideal for cooking nourishing, warming soups with outstandingly deep flavor, that cook in far less time than traditional soups. We've collected the best instant pot soup recipes here for you to try, from classic chicken noodle to restaurant-style beef pho, and yummy vegetarian soups. Enjoy them for a delicious, one-bowl lunch or dinner, anytime you find yourself craving comfort.

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Diana Rattray

There may be no soup as comforting on a cold or rainy day, or when you're nursing a cold, than classic chicken noodle soup. The Instant Pot shrinks the cooking time for this soup, and produces a flavorful broth, with minimal clean-up. The delicious mixture of tender chicken, bite-sized vegetables, and soft noodles will fill your belly, and soothe your soul.
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Instant Pot Bone Broth

Diana Rattray

Bone broth is a major food trend for good reason. It's an unbelievably healthy, nutrient-dense stock that you can use in soups, sauces, and gravies, or sip as a warming, healthy drink. Brew a nutritious batch in hours—not days—using the instant pot and roasted beef bones.
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Instant Pot Lentil Soup

The Spruce/Kristina Vanni

Tender green lentils mingle with canned roasted tomatoes, vegetables, and simple pantry spices in this ultra-comforting soup. Make it in just 30 minutes, for a protein-rich vegetarian lunch or dinner. Feel free to add fresh or frozen spinach, and serve with crackers or rolls.
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Instant Pot Corn Chowder

The Spruce/Diana Rattray

When you're craving a warm and filling lunch, all-American corn chowder always hits the spot. This creamy chowder includes bacon, cream, and chicken stock, but you could easily leave out the pork, and swap in vegetable stock, for a vegetarian version. If you do so, just increase the amount of stock to replace the missing dairy. Your soup will still be thick and luscious, thanks to the inclusion of potatoes.

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Instant Pot French Onion Soup

Diana Rattray

If you've enjoyed French onion soup at a restaurant, you'll be delighted by how easily you can make it at home with this recipe. First, you'll use your Instant Pot to create the beefy, bistro-style broth. Then, finish bowls under the oven broiler, to melt the iconic cheese and bread topping. It makes a fantastic weekday lunch, or an impressive starter at dinner.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

The Spruce/Diana Rattray

Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup is an easy, flavorful weeknight meal you'll make again and again. Give onions and peppers a quick saute, then add them to the instant pot with chicken, chopped veggies, canned tomatoes, and pantry spices. Get creative with taco-style garnishes, for a fun, healthy, tasty meal in a bowl.
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Instant Pot Minestrone

The Spruce/Leah Maroney

Hearty, vegetarian, Italian minestrone soup is a delicious, filling brew of beans, vegetables, and pasta in a tangy tomato broth. It could not be easier to cook in the Instant Pot, and is a great way to use up any veggies hanging around your crisper.
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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Kristina Vanni

Split pea soup with ham is a staple in cold-weather countries, where its thick, rib-sticking properties are prized. Normally, you'd need to soak the split peas overnight, but the Instant Pot lets you skip that step, for a quick-cooking soup with tons of flavor and texture. It's an excellent, budget-friendly choice for family lunches, with crackers or toast.

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Instant Pot Matzo Ball Soup

Diana Rattray

The broth for this Instant Pot matzo ball soup is so rich, it tastes as if you simmered it all day on the stovetop. In reality, this deli-favorite soup takes only half an hour in the instant pot. The fluffy matzo balls go in along with the stock ingredients, making this a truly fuss-free recipe.
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Instant Pot Beef Pho

Diana Rattray

Pho, a nutritious soup with chewy rice noodles and tender bites of meat, is Vietnam's national dish. A wonderfully fragrant, subtly-spiced broth is the secret to every great pho, and the instant pot makes this achievable at home, in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
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Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Diana Rattray

Transform chicken enchilada ingredients into a warming meal in a bowl that everyone in the family will love. This quick and easy soup is also versatile, and can be boosted with an additional can of beans, extra veggies, or more diced jalapenos for increased spice.
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Instant Pot Potato Soup

The Spruce/Leah Maroney

Thick, hearty, cheesy potato soup with bacon is ideal for rainy days, or lunches when you're extra-hungry. It's perfect for satisfying a creamy soup craving, and tastes just like a twice-baked potato in a bowl. Go the extra mile, and top bowls with extra shredded cheddar, chives, crispy bacon bits, and a little sour cream.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

Diana Rattray

Cozy chicken soup with rice is a nostalgic favorite that is always soothing. Start with raw chicken breasts, or use shredded cooked chicken, to make this easy, filling, heart-warming soup.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

The Spruce/Diana Rattray

Why open a can of vegetable soup, when you can use the instant pot to make this ultra-healthy, delicious homemade version? Prepare it with whatever fresh or frozen vegetables you have on hand, and serve with cornbread or rolls, for a filling lunch or light dinner. Leftovers freeze beautifully up to three months.
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Instant Pot Chicken Stock

Diana Rattray

Use chicken wings, thighs, or other available parts for this wholesome, homemade chicken stock. The Instant Pot makes quick work of transforming them (plus some water and simple flavorings) into a wonderfully tasty broth you can use in plenty of recipes.
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Instant Pot Taco Soup

The Spruce/Diana Rattray

Full-flavored, Mexican-style Instant Pot taco soup is a yummy all-in-one family meal. This satisfying version contains ground beef, two kinds of beans, tomatoes, diced green chilies, and a packet of ranch dressing seasoning mix, for a seriously tasty soup. Garnish with crumbled corn chips, guacamole, shredded cheddar, and sour cream.

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