When I first started using my Instant Pot, I knew that I would be able to cook tender pulled pork or beef stew in much less time than in the oven or on the stovetop. Those recipes were great, but what really surprised me was how many Instant Pot soup recipes I started to make. My favorite soup recipes, from chicken noodle to hearty chowders, were ready quicker yet had a deeper, slow-cooked taste I couldn’t get enough of.

Like other Instant Pot recipes, pressure-cooker soup recipes are pretty hands-off. Quickly saute aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery; layer in the other ingredients; seal the pot; and set it to cook. The intensity of cooking under pressure draws out flavors from the ingredients, resulting in a well-seasoned soup. This collection celebrates that ease with a wide range of cozy electric cooker soup recipes, from spicy broths to creamy, rich bowls.

Since pressure-cooker soup recipes have the lid on the entire time, there is little evaporation. It’s best to follow a recipe specifically created for a pressure cooker, which will have adjusted liquid ratios accordingly. If you don’t mind experimenting, try these tips for converting slow-cooker recipes to an Instant Pot when you are short on time. Your next bowl of soup will be ready before you know it.

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