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The Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes

The Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes

By Mary Shannon Wells

November 24, 2020

Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland; Food Styling: Melissa Gray

For home cooks, there’s no avoiding the cooking tool craze that is the Instant Pot. If you haven’t bought one for yourself, it’s about time you did. But if you have discovered the world of endless Instant Pot recipes, you know that it’s just as good for whipping up a batch of classic chicken and dumplings as it is company-worthy pork tenderloin. It can even make dessert a breeze. One of the easiest, quickest, and most budget-friendly ways to put your new favorite kitchen tool to good use is with one of our Instant Pot soup recipes. Whether you have a hankering for creamy potato soup, or you need the comfort that only a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup can provide, pull out your Instant Pot. These Instant Pot soup recipes are fast enough for your busiest weeknights and include ingredients you probably have on hand already. When the temperature drops, there’s nothing better to soothe a chilly family than a cozy (Instant) Pot of soup.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

We made this beloved comfort food recipe even easier with the help of your Instant Pot. A topping of crispy corn tortillas and fresh avocado finish it off beautifully.

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Instant Pot Chili with Beans

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chili with Beans

Whether for tailgate or Tuesday night supper, this simple chili recipe will quickly become a mainstay in your kitchen.

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Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Black-eyed Pea Soup

Black-eyed peas are a Southern staple, especially on New Year’s Day. With this new recipe, you’ll bring all the good luck to your family.

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Instant Pot Potato Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Potato Soup

Potato soup wouldn’t be the same without a topping of crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh chives.

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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

This classic soup recipe includes a bit of lemon juice to brighten it up and make it even cozier for a chilly day.

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Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Two-Minute Taco Soup

Store-bought shortcuts like canned beans, seasoning mixes, and frozen veggies make this taco soup incredibly quick. The kids will request this one again and again.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

This hearty soup is made with fresh chopped vegetables, but you could use whatever frozen veggies you have on hand to save time. Be sure to grab a loaf of crusty French bread to sop up every last bit.

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Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup

With beef short ribs, fresh veggies, and barley, this savory soup is filling enough for dinner. Plus, it takes just 20 minutes of hands-on time.

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Instant Pot Rabbit Stew

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Recipe: Instant Pot Rabbit Stew

Your family might not believe that this rich stew was made in your kitchen and not a French bistro. Our Test Kitchen professionals couldn’t believe how easy and delicious this recipe was to make.

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Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup

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Recipe: Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna Soup

Forget stacking lasagna layers: We’re making this twist on the comfort food favorite in one pot.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

If you don’t have time for Mama’s chicken and dumplings recipe, serve up the same cozy flavor with the help of your Instant Pot.

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