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My Instant Pot is my favorite tool on days when I have no time to cook but still want a homemade meal. I can go from pulling ingredients out of the fridge to having a hot, ready-to-eat soup in under an hour, most of the time with almost no hands-on work. These soups are my reliable solutions for busy weeknights.
They are straightforward, use simple ingredients, and the pressure cooker does all the hard work of building flavor.
Here are 19 recipes I make again and again.
1. Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
I cook chicken breasts, carrots, and celery in broth, then shred the chicken and add egg noodles for the last few minutes. It’s the classic comfort food, done in about 30 minutes total.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 24g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
2. Easy Potato Leek Soup
Diced potatoes and sliced leeks cook under pressure in broth, then I blend it smooth right in the pot. I stir in a little cream at the end for richness.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 6g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
3. Instant Pot Beef Stew
Tough stew meat becomes tender in no time. I add potatoes, carrots, and peas at the end. The gravy thickens perfectly without needing to simmer for hours.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
4. Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
A can of tomatoes, onion, and broth cooked and blended, then finished with fresh basil and a splash of cream. It’s so much better than the canned version.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 5g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
5. Black Bean Soup
Dried black beans don’t need soaking. I cook them with onion, garlic, and broth, then blend half for creaminess. Top with a little sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 18g
6. Lentil Soup with Sausage
Brown some Italian sausage, then add it back with brown lentils, carrots, and broth. In 15 minutes of pressure, you have a thick, hearty soup.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 16g
7. Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli and potatoes cook in broth until soft, then I blend it and stir in shredded cheddar. It’s fast, creamy, and my kids love it.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 14g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
8. Instant Pot Chili
Ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices all cooked together in one pot. I use the sauté function to brown the meat first, then let the pressure cooker do the rest.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 310
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 10g
9. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
I use quick-cooking wild rice blend. Chicken, rice, and vegetables cook together, making a creamy, thick soup that usually takes hours, in about 30 minutes.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 20g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
10. Split Pea Soup with Ham
Dried split peas and a ham bone or diced ham cook until the peas completely break down. It’s hands-off and makes the creamiest soup.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 20g
11. Minestrone Soup
A hearty vegetable and bean soup with pasta. I add the pasta at the end with a quick pressure cook so it doesn’t get mushy. It’s packed with vegetables.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 11g
12. Butternut Squash Soup
Cubed butternut squash and apples cook with broth and spices, then get blended into a smooth, sweet and savory soup. So easy without any peeling and chopping over a hot stove.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 7g
13. White Chicken Chili
Shredded chicken, white beans, green chilis, and corn in a creamy broth. I use the sauté function to soften the onions, then pressure cook it all together.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 26g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 8g
14. French Onion Soup
Slicing the onions is the hardest part. I use the sauté function to caramelize them right in the pot, then pressure cook with broth for deep flavor in a fraction of the time.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 8g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
15. Instant Pot Ramen
A simplified version where I cook chicken thighs in a soy-ginger broth until tender, then add ramen noodles and spinach at the end to wilt. It’s my faster comfort food fix.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 25g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
16. Cheeseburger Soup
A fun, family-friendly soup. I brown ground beef, then add potatoes, broth, and veggies. I stir in cheddar and cream cheese at the end for that cheeseburger flavor.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 20g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
17. Italian Wedding Soup
I mix meatballs from ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then cook them right in the broth with spinach and orzo. It all comes together in one pot.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 25g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
18. Thai Coconut Curry Soup
I sauté red curry paste, add chicken broth and chicken thighs to pressure cook, then stir in coconut milk and lime juice. It’s flavorful and fast.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 20g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fat: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
19. Ham and Bean Soup
Dried navy beans, a ham bone, and vegetables cook until the beans are perfectly tender and the broth is rich. No soaking needed and it’s done in about an hour.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 19g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 14g
