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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

This quick and hearty chicken soup uses an Instant Pot to develop deep flavor in a fraction of the time. Main ingredients include shredded cooked chicken, carrots, celery, and herbs, resulting in a clear, aromatic broth with tender vegetables and moist chicken—perfect for cozy, comforting meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chicken broth rich and savory
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken works great
  • 2 carrots carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 small bunch parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
  • 1 large onion diced
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Dice the carrots, chop the celery, and shred the cooked chicken if not already prepared.
  2. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode, add a splash of oil, and cook the diced onion until fragrant and slightly translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the diced carrots and chopped celery to the pot, stirring to coat them with the aromatics. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften and the mixture smells sweet.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Seal the lid on the Instant Pot, set it to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
  6. Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release and open the lid, revealing a fragrant, bubbling broth with softened vegetables.
  7. Stir in the shredded chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  8. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon or a dash of hot sauce before serving. Feel free to swap in other vegetables or herbs to customize your soup.