Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
This simple and healthy Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Soup is packed with veggies, chunks of chicken, and flavorful seasoning—a perfect comfort food option that's also nutritious! This soup is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for any night of the week when you're craving a comforting yet healthy meal. Enjoy the delicious flavors and hearty goodness of this Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Soup!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp Olive or avocado oil
- 1 medium White or yellow onion diced
- 3 celery Ribs diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 6 cups Chicken stock
- 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs skinless, boneless, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 3 large Carrots chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh Green beans cut into thirds
- 14 1/2 oz canned diced Tomatoes preferably fire-roasted
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
Instructions
- Turn on the sauté setting of your Instant Pot. Once hot, add olive or avocado oil, diced onion, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion turns translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Press the cancel button to stop sautéing.
- Add chicken stock, diced chicken, carrots, green beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and onion powder to the Instant Pot.
- Seal the Instant Pot and set it to Pressure Cook (or Manual) on high pressure for 10 minutes. It will take about 15 minutes to come to pressure before the cooking time starts.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully release the steam. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Sauté for Flavor: Take the time to sauté the onions, celery, and garlic at the beginning. This step enhances their flavors and adds depth to the soup.
- Perfect Timing: When releasing the pressure after cooking, be careful not to rush. Letting the steam release naturally for a few minutes helps retain moisture and flavors in the soup.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sometimes a little extra salt or pepper can make all the difference in bringing out the flavors of the vegetables and chicken.