Get all-day flavor without the all-day fuss. These Instant Pot soup recipes make dinner a breeze to pull together!
25 Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Updated on Feb. 28, 2024
Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup
What’s the quickest and tastiest way to bring the flavor to your favorite chicken tortilla soup? Instant Pot! This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort—just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. —Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri
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Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Clam chowder is especially tasty when it's served with a sprinkle of fresh thyme, bacon crumbles and crispy oyster crackers on top. If you like your chowder on the thick side, add another tablespoon of flour after it is done in the pressure cooker. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 227 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
3/25
Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
We love chicken and rice soup and thought it would make a superb pressure-cooker recipe. We were right! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 223 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1690mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker Turkey Vegetable Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Our family is big on soup. This favorite is quick to make and very tasty, giving me plenty of time to have fun with the family. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 167 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
5/25
Bacon Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
6/25
Pressure-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. The velvety texture of this healthier cauliflower soup makes it feel so rich, and the spicy kick warms you from the inside out. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
7/25
Pressure-Cooker Vegetable Wild Rice Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a light sandwich. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 117 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
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Pressure-Cooker English Pub Split Pea Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for a bit and then it's "soup's on!" Finish it with more milk if you like your split pea soup a bit thinner. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 141 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
9/25
Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken into your pressure cooker. This soup tastes wonderful as leftovers the next day. Your family will thank you for this one! —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 141 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
10/25
Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings (2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a lovely smoother texture. —Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups stew with 3/4 cup rice: 497 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 17g protein.
11/25
Pressure-Cooker Turkey Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. —Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
12/25
Grandma’s Pressure-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made this soup weekly since I modified my grandma's recipe for the pressure cooker. Chicken soup, especially this one, is quick to make and budget-friendly for any large family. —Tammy Stanko, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups soup with 1 chicken thigh: 389 calories, 29g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
13/25
Pressure-Cooker Black Bean Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Life can get really crazy with young children, but I never want to compromise when it comes to cooking. This recipe is healthy and so easy thanks to my one-pot cooker! —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 125 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
14/25
Greek-Style Lentil Soup
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if you like. —Mary E. Smith, Columbia, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 134 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
15/25
Instant Pot Chili con Carne
Total Time
20 min
Servings
7 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is a classic all-time favorite dish to prepare in them. This cooks up fast but tastes as if it simmered all day! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 248 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
16/25
Pressure-Cooker Five-Bean Chili
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A hearty bowl of chili always reminds me of my mom's cooking. While I love this classic recipe, I wanted a faster way to cook the dried beans, so I decided to make it in my pressure cooker. Now we get to enjoy the same from-scratch recipe but in a fraction of the time. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 308 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
17/25
Pressure-Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
Total Time
40 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A quick and comforting chili that tastes like liquid jalapeno poppers! You cant have just one bowl! —Natasha Galbreath, Spanaway, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 344 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
18/25
Pressure-Cooker Lentil and Sausage Soup
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2-1/4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
I added a cup of dry red wine to this recipe because red wine in lentil soup is the bread to my butter. Without the wine, the flavors are not as rich and delicious. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 229 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 977mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
19/25
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time by using an Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple, with its hearty flavors of creamy sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
20/25
Pressure-Cooker French Onion Soup
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love French onion soup on a cold night, but I don't love the time it takes. This is my quick version for when we're short on time. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
21/25
Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this stew, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! Serve the dish with cornbread to make the meal even more filling. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 172 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.
22/25
Pressure-Cooker Lentil Pumpkin Soup
Total Time
22 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Plenty of herbs and spices brighten up my hearty pumpkin soup. It?s just the thing we need on nippy days and nights. —Laura Magee, Houlton, WI
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 210 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 starch, 1 lean meat.
23/25
Pressure-Cooker Spanish Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to prepare this Spanish chili on weekends so I have an instant weeknight dinner on hand. I've come to love my pressure cooker because it makes mealtime a breeze. —Lynn Faria, Meriden, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 194 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch.
24/25
Pressure Cooker Loaded Chicken Veggie Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
When someone at our house gets sick, I whip up this quick and easy chicken soup. It resembles chicken noodle soup but uses a variety of veggies instead of noodles for even more nutrition. Using a pressure cooker makes meal prep even simpler! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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25-Minute Turkey Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set of flavors to enjoy. I like to serve cheddar cheese bread on the side. You can also serve the chili over rice. —Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 231 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 21g protein.
