When you’re craving rich simmered-on-the-stove flavor without spending hours in the kitchen, the Instant Pot is your solution! On chilly evenings, these cozy instant pot soup recipes deliver a warm, satisfying meal that is ready fast! Grab a biscuit, crackers, or cornbread, and enjoy a home-cooked dinner made simple in the Instant Pot.
Tips for Instant Pot Soup Success
When you’re preparing your soup, always factor in the time it takes for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure. For most standard recipes, you can expect 10-15 minutes to reach full pressure and begin the cooking time; however, a larger or more densely filled pot may take up to 20 minutes to reach pressure.
Most Instant Pot soup recipes will call for a 10-minute natural release to let the flavors deepen in the pot.
If your soup or stew is too thin, you can often create a cornstarch slurry (equal parts water and cornstarch) and stir it into the pot while on sauté mode. Start with approximately 1 tablespoon of slurry, stirring until the soup thickens, then add more slowly as needed.
Soups, stews, and chili make the tastiest leftovers! To store single portions in the freezer, let the soup cool completely, then freeze in Souper Cubes or other tightly-sealed containers. Note: I generally don’t recommend freezing dairy-based soups due to separation when defrosted.
15+ Cozy Instant Pot Soups for Chilly Nights
From classic chicken noodle soup to veggie tortilla soup to loaded meaty chili, you can’t go wrong with these cozy dinner choices to fill you up on a cold night. It’s easy to assemble a one-pot dinner in a pinch, plus, you’ll have leftovers to enjoy for days!
Creamy & Comforting Instant Pot Soup Recipes
These soups bring a warm, homey feel to the kitchen and deliver on great taste, too!
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Instant Pot chicken and dumplings is the ultimate no-fuss comfort food for busy nights. Each spoonful is packed with juicy chicken, tender veggies, creamy broth, and fluffy, seasoned dumplings. This cozy, easy meal will warm you from the inside out!
A warm bowl of Creamy Chicken Stew made right in the Instant Pot is the perfect ending to a busy day! With no canned ingredients, this hearty stew is made from scratch in one pot, with minimal prep and cleanup. Enjoy a cozy, homestyle meal loaded with flavorful chicken and vegetables in just minutes!
Are you looking for a warm and comforting dinner? Or maybe a nourishing meal to help you feel better during cold season? This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is quick and easy and better than anything from a can!
Who doesn’t need a good but simple homemade tomato soup recipe to keep on hand? This Instant Pot Tomato Soup will be your favorite quick soup recipe to serve up on a cold winter day or anytime you get a craving for this comfort food favorite.
If you are looking for a recipe to make in your pressure cooker, you can’t go wrong with this classic dish. Instant Pot Beef Stew is rich, tender and packed full of comfort food flavors.
With a secret hit of smoky flavor, this Instant Pot Corn Chowder tastes slow simmered over a campfire all day, but really takes just 10 minutes to cook!
Easy Instant Pot Mexican & International Soup Recipes
The soups on this list are packed with bold, savory flavors inspired by your favorite regional cuisines.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
A simple throw everything in and turn it on recipe! Only 10 minutes to cook! Forget working over a hot stove and make this Chicken Tortilla Soup in the Instant Pot instead!
For a soup the whole family will love, try this Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup! So easy to make but so full of flavor that it makes the perfect satisfying dinner!
Looking to add more veggies to your diet? This quick and easy Instant Pot Vegetarian Tortilla Soup includes sweet potatoes and fresh onions and peppers for a delicious dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!
If you’re looking for simple but unique way to use up that , then how about turkey tortilla soup in the Instant Pot?! Only about 5 minutes on hands on prep time for a quick and easy dinner!
Hey you! The one in need of a quick dinner recipe that your family will actually like! Try this 6 ingredient Instant Pot Taco Soup that cooks up in only 10 minutes for a winning family dinner!
Craving hot and sour soup but don't want all the extra work? Making hot and sour soup in an Instant Pot is a great way to enjoy the classic Chinese taste without all the waiting.
Traditional gumbo might be a lot of work, but this Instant Pot Gumbo is easy and tasty and so quick to make you can have it any time you get the craving! Less than 10 ingredients and done in minutes!
Chili doesn’t have to take hours on the stove! With the Instant Pot, you can get that deep, simmering flavor in half the time. Try these variations with your favorite cornbread, chips, and toppings!
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Instant Pot Turkey Chili
This quick and easy turkey chili is a favorite meal in my family! It takes only 10 minutes in the Instant Pot and will just as quickly become your favorite too!
A chili that tastes like it's been slow smoked over a campfire all day, yet only cooks for about 15 minutes! With the help of your Instant Pot and a few special ingredients, this will become your new favorite chili recipe.
This recipe is always on rotation in our home! Everyone needs a simple chili recipe that you can make for a quick dinner and this one is quick and easy in the Instant Pot!
It may not really be chili, but it’s delicious none the less! Enjoy this easy Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili over steaming spaghetti noodles and topped with plenty of melty cheese. Onions optional!