We have collated some of the best Instant Pot soup recipes that are so good, you’ll want to make them all (again and again). Choose from the classic potato and leek to more International staples like ramen and pho or the classic chicken noodle soup.
Mmm. What’s that smell? Perhaps, it’s the scent of your Instant Pot lid opening to the warming promise of a piping hot bowl of soup.
We all have our go-to soup recipes, childhood favorites, and ‘cleaning-out-the-fridge’ soups, but it’s always fun to experiment. This is especially true with the Instant Pot. Soups are undoubtedly one of its strongest suits, and there’s nothing it can’t handle.
From classic blends like broccoli cheddar and potatoes with leeks to takeaway staples like ramen and pho, we have over 40Instant Pot soup recipes that are so good, that you’ll want to make them all.
Learn how to make Instant Pot minestrone – a popular, hearty Italian soup with vegetables, tomatoes, beans and pasta. This is a one-pot, easy recipe that is vegetarian and vegan-friendly.★★★★★ "This minestrone recipe has become one I make often. It’s really easy to pull together with ingredients from the pantry. Some pasta recipes for the Instant Pot don’t mention how you need to be really careful not to overcook the pasta so I really appreciate the tip here!!!" – Shannen, blog reader
Make this classic, creamy potato leek soup Instant Pot recipe for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love. ★★★★★ "Made this tonight for dinner! It’s delicious!" – Hannah, blog reader
This warm and spicy Thai Instant Pot red lentil soup is the perfect weeknight meal. It is packed with veggies, protein and a ton of flavor!★★★★★ "Made this for my family and everyone could not stop talking about how fantastic it was! It will be a staple for sure." – Sarah, blog reader
Healthy Greek-style Instant Pot chicken lemon soup (avgolemono) is creamy and hearty but is dairy-free. Mediterranean Diet & Weight Watchers friendly. How-to video included.
This Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Soup is inspired by the delicious flavours of elotes. This creamy soup is loaded with tasty ingredients like sweet corn, bell peppers and spices. Step-by-step photos and video make it easy for you to make the best version of this soup.
Learn how to make creamy mushroom and wild rice soup in the Instant Pot pressure cooker with this beginner-friendly recipe. It's hearty, satiating and vegetarian friendly.
This hearty Instant Pot sweet potato tortilla soup is super fast and easy with a pressure cooker. Top with favourite toppings such as avocado & sour cream. this souo is vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.★★★★★ "Found this recipe when I first bought an Instant Pot and it has been a staple ever since. Love it! Thanks for sharing." – Lisa, blog reader
This Instant Pot split pea and chorizo soup is hearty and delicious. Inspired by classic split pea and ham soup but with a twist of chorizo.★★★★★ "Really good! I added potatoes and a few herbs, and it comes out really well-balanced. Recommended 🙂" – M, blog reader
This Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is the perfect mix of the authentic Italian recipe and the Olive Garden’s favourite Tuscan soup recipe made in a pressure cooker.★★★★★ "We loved this Tuscan Soup. It was my first attempt to make a meal with my new instant pot. I learned a lot about timing with this recipe but it was forgiving enough to give us a wonderful rich, tasty and quick homemade soup. Amazing." – Cherie, blog reader
Learn how to make a hearty and delicious Instant Pot beef and barley soup with pesto drizzle. Packed with savory ingredients like tender beef, nutty barley, and delicious spinach, this soup is a bowl of pure comfort that will warm you up from the inside out.
You know the cans of soup boasting how chunky they are? When it comes to tastes, there are those who like a creamy, blended soup and those who want a little more. This one is for the latter. It's almost like an unstuffed cabbage roll featuring the humble yet deeply satisfying blend of tender cabbage, hearty beef, and slightly sweet tomatoes. This is the perfect soup to clean out your fridge! And it’s super easy to make in the Instant Pot or Stove Top.
Instant Pot Beef Pho makes everyone’s favorite classic Vietnamese soup recipe SO easy to make at home! 🍜 Vietnamese beef pho is a hearty but light soup that’s packed with flavor!
A mash-up of everything you adore about Hungarian goulash and Austrian goulash, this easy beef stew-like soup is a modern twist on a centuries-old dish. This soup recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or in a Dutch oven. It’s savory, satisfying, and so dang cozy!
This ham and 15-bean soup is a delicious and comforting family favorite, and it is our favorite way to use up leftover ham. We like this recipe from A Pinch Of Healthy as it provides Instant Pot and slow cooker instructions.
Quick and easy, this creamy and delicious Instant Pot pea soup with Frankfurter sausages will quickly become a family favorite. Use fresh or frozen peas.
Chicken soup for the soul? That’s right! One of the most comforting meals is a good chicken soup and these variations will get you sorted for any mood.
Learn how to make Instant Pot lemon chicken orzo soup for a cozy dish that will brighten up your menu. It’s comforting without being too heavy, nutritious and full of sparkling lemon flavor.
Hearty Instant Pot chicken wild rice soup is easy to make with accessible ingredients and our easy step-by-step recipe and video. This one-pot dish is comforting and you can make it just as gourmet as a restaurant version.
This Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup is creamy, cheesy and the ultimate comfort food! Shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers and tomatoes, cooked with warm spices and topped with fresh herbs. You will love this Instant Pot soup recipe!
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup is one of the easiest you can make. Tender chunks of chicken in a rich homemade chicken broth with big hearty veggies. Homemade Instant Pot chicken noodle soup from scratch in less than an hour.
Instant Pot chicken pho, anyone? Believe it or not, I found a Paleo-friendly, Whole30-compliant, and most importantly, authentic chicken pho recipe that you can make in a pressure cooker!
Stovetop or Instant Pot cooked low-calorie soup with vegetables and lentils has around 100 calories per serve, is gluten-free and vegan. This recipe comes with stovetop instructions as well.
This creamy Instant Pot mushroom soup is the best we’ve ever made, all thanks to the magic power of the pressure cooker, which intensifies the flavor. Gluten-free friendly.
Instant Pot potato chowder is loaded with vegetables and sweet corn with a twist of marinted gherkins inspired by a dill pickle soup. Gluten-free recipe.
Perfect for fall and winter, this Instant Pot butternut squash soup only takes 20-25 minutes from start to finish. It’s vegetarian and gluten-free friendly.
Made with lemongrass and cilantro, this quick and easy Instant Pot carrot soup is light, aromatic and nutritious. It’s vegan, gluten-free, Whole30-friendly.
This Turkish-inspired Instant Pot split pea soup is delicious and filling. Made with yellow split peas in an pressure cooker, it’s vegan and gluten-free.
This Instant Pot borscht recipe is such a lovely beet soup that’s quick and easy with the pressure cooker. Full of nutrients. vegan-friendly, gluten-free.
Mexican-inspired corn and sweet potato Instant Pot soup with healthy ingredients, flavourful spices, lime and a little chipotle. Vegan, gluten-free, 7 WW SmartPoints.
Vegan and gluten-free, this low-calorie, detox-friendly Instant Pot vegetable soup is hearty and nutritious, filled with veggies, greens and mushrooms.
What’s your favorite soup? There are so many to choose from, but everyone has a recipe they love! Have you made it in your Instant Pot yet? Let us know!
About Instant Pot Eats: Published by a seasoned food blogger and cookbook author, Irena Macri, and a team of cooking experts and enthusiasts, this blog is dedicated to delicious Instant Pot recipes. We love sharing all food including our favorite stovetop and oven dishes.
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Just purchased an instant pot today. Cannot wait to try out some of the great looking receipe’s seen online. Until later……..
Welcome to the club! We’re all a little bit obsessed with the Instant Pot 🙂