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Honestly, what can't an Instant Pot do? It's a workhorse for one-pot meals and snacks, both savory and sweet. And no matter how much you use it, you probably get the feeling that you've only just started to understand its capabilities. After all, a proud owner of these genius device knows that a pressure cooker can cook, sauté, steam, brown, and warm practically anything. Oh, and they're cute. (At least, the ones designed by The Pioneer Woman are. Thanks, Ree!)
And as cozy season approaches, you'll want to expand your options of 30-minute meals with Instant Pot soup recipes. All these recipes are full of flavor and require minimal time—and they're so, so easy to throw together. You'l find all the classic soup recipes like potato soup, vegetable soup, and chicken soup, plus ground turkey recipes, warming stews and chilis, fall recipes (a few summer soups), and family meals, too.
But you'll also find some lesser-known ideas: Whether or not you've ever tried hamburger soup, for instance, you'll love it even more when you realize it can be made in your Instant Pot. Travel the world without leaving home and make everything from French onion soup to Vietnamese-inspired pho. They're all fast, flavorful, and guaranteed to warm you up. So browse through these options, and you'll be sure to find a few new favorites. Sunday dinner never tasted better!
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Golden onions, Gruyère cheese, and French bread? Yes, please! The best part is that you don't need to stress about caramelizing the onions because the pressure cooker does the work.
Get the Instant Pot French Onion Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Taco Soup
Put a twist on your next taco Tuesday with this tasty soup recipe. Sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions, and broken tortilla chips are the perfect fixings to top it off.
Get Ree's Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
As classic as they come, this soup is filled with noodles, shredded chicken, and a medley of sautéed veggies like onion, carrots, and celery. It'll instantly make you feel better, even if you're not sick.
Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Hearty soups don't have to be full of meat! This classic is loaded with dense, delicious protein and veggies for a meal that's plenty satisfying even without the meat.
Get the Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
The only thing that could possibly make this velvety soup better is serving it alongside pea and goat cheese crostini. The key to the right texture is using an immersion blender.
Get Ree's Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
There's nothing quite like this classic when you're craving comfort. Using your Instant Pot speeds the prep to just 30 minutes. Use a small cookie scoop for the dough for uniform dumplings.
Get Ree's Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
The subtle sweetness of the cold weather pairs perfectly with warm spices for a rich and creamy soup that's so special. Bonus: It takes just ten minutes to prep!
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chilly days are no match for this cozy recipe. Shredded chicken and wild rice mix with veggies and herbs like celery, carrots, garlic, onion, rosemary, sage, and thyme for irresistible flavor.
Get Ree's Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Chili
Chipotles in adobo sauce, chili powder, a dollop of sour cream, and a few crushed tortilla chips make this chili extra flavorful and delicious. It'll taste so good leftover the next day, too.
Get the Instant Pot Chili recipe.
Instant Pot Ancho Beef Stew with Cheesy Grits
This perfectly spicy beef stew is poured over a bed of creamy grits for the ultimate hearty meal. It gets an extra kick from pepper jack cheese!
Get Ree's Instant Pot Ancho Beef Stew with Cheesy Grits recipe.
Broccoli Cheese Soup
There are few things as easy as this broccoli cheese soup. If you can dice a carrot, chop an onion, and turn on an Instant Pot, then you're in business.
Get Ree's Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe.
Instant Pot Minestrone
Serve this satisfying Italian soup to your family, and it won't be long before the compliments begin pouring in. Bonus points if you follow this blogger's lead and top each bowl with pesto for even more flavor.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
No need to eat a whole salad just to get your daily serving of vegetables! This Instant Pot soup recipe is just as healthy...but way, way cozier.
Get the Instant Pot Vegetable Soup recipe at The Recipe Rebel.
Instant Pot Carrot Soup
Bright, vibrant colors are always welcome at the dinner table! This creamy soup will quickly become a family favorite.
Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder
Cozy, creamy, and such a breeze to whip up, we can't imagine an easier way to get your comfort food fix than with this dreamy dish.
Get the Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder recipe at Damn Delicious.
Instant Pot Summer Soup
We don't know about you, but we still crave soup in the summertime—and this one's perfect for warm weather.
Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
How fun is the name of this soup? And just wait till you taste it: That beefy tomato broth is full of intensely rich flavor.
Get the Instant Pot Hamburger Soup recipe at Salt and Lavender.
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Soup
A mix of Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning give this soup serious flavor. But we'll admit that we're most smitten with those twirly, textured rotini noodles.
Get the Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Soup recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana
Pesto works wonders in soup. Once you try it, you won't look at the sauce the same way again.
Get the Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup
Tender beef, whole grain barley, and a well-seasoned broth make this recipe a terrific choice for dinner.
Get the Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup recipe at Cooking Classy.
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