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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Last Updated: Aug 11, 2022 by Enozia Zehra Vakil · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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If there’s one comfort food that you’ll find yourself going back to all throughout the year, it is this Instant Pot chicken soup. Light, flavorful and versatile, you just can’t go wrong with it. Plus, it takes just a few minutes to get ready- it doesn’t get better than this. 

Instant Pot Chicken Soup served in a bowl with raw spices in the background

Ready to give this recipe a shot? Here’s all you need to know about making it the right way. 

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  • Ingredients For the Recipe
  • How to Make the Instant Pot Chicken Soup
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Tips & Tricks to Make the Instant Pot Chicken Soup
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Ingredients For the Recipe

You’ll need two sets of ingredients to make this easy Instant Pot chicken soup. 

For the onion paste

  • Oil: 1 tbsps
  • Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
  • Black pepper (whole): 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
  • Onions (roughly chopped): ½ cup
  • Green chilies: 1-2
  • Ginger garlic paste: 1 tbsp
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For the soup

  • Oil: 1 tbsp
  • Chicken: 200-250 grams
  • Prepared onion paste
  • Water: 2.5 cups
  • Salt: 2 tsps or as per taste
  • Coriander leaves: A bunch

How to Make the Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Once you have all your ingredients and the Instant Pot ready, here’s what you need to do to make the soup. 

Add butter in a pot and heat

Turn on the Instant Pot and set to Saute mode. Once it's heated, add in oil.

Add cumin seeds, black pepper and mustard seeds to the pot and saute

Once the oil starts to heat up, add in the cumin seeds, black pepper, and mustard seeds.

Add chopped onions and green chilies to the pot and saute

Add in the chopped onions followed by the green chilies. Let it cook until the onions turn translucent. 

Add ginger garlic paste to the pot and saute well

Next add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. 

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Transfer the mixture into a blender and blend it to a smooth paste. Make sure the mixture has cooled down a bit before you blend it into a paste. 

Add oil in the pot

In the same pot, add oil and let it heat up. 

Add chicken pieces in to the pot and saute well

Next, add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes. 

Add earlier prepared onion paste to the chicken and mix well

Add in the onion paste next and salt and mix well. 

Add water and boil

Add water and let it come to a quick boil. 

Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well

Add the coriander leaves next. 

Put on the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual Pressure Cook mode for 20 minutes, making sure that the valve is in the sealing position. 

Let the pressure release naturally before removing the lid. Give it a good stir. 

Instant Pot Chicken Soup ready to enjoy with meal

Serve hot after sprinkling some crushed black pepper. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What Else Can I Add to the Instant Pot Chicken Soup?

There’s so much more that you can add to this hug-in-a-bowl to bump up its flavor, texture and nutritive value. Here are a few good ideas to get you going.
- Want to get a bit more texture to the soup? Throw in some of your favorite chopped veggies (think carrots, zucchini, broccoli, green beans, celery, peas, bell peppers and tomatoes). 
- Want your chicken soup to be more nutrient dense? Throw in some chopped greens like kale or spinach. 
- Want to make the soup a filling meal? Add some leftover rice and allow it to simmer for a couple of minutes before you serve. 
- Not a fan of rice? You could use any boiled pasta or noodles too. Just make sure you adjust the seasonings accordingly. 

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Which Cut of Chicken Should I Use?

You can use practically any cut of chicken for this recipe, however, it is best to use bone-in chicken to get the maximum depth of flavor. Chicken thighs are a great cut, since they have the most tender meat and the most flavor too. Top View image of Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Can I Prep the Soup in Advance?

Yes, you can! This flavorful soup can be batch made and stored for later, so that you have a nice, home cooked meal to come back to after a tiring day at work. If you’re planning to consume it within 2-3 days, you can transfer the soup (or leftovers) to an airtight container and refrigerate it. 
If you want it to last longer, use freezer safe containers and freeze the soup for upto 3 months. Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Tips & Tricks to Make the Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Implementing these little tips and hacks will ensure that your Instant Pot chicken soup hits the perfect flavors! 

  • Want your Instant Pot chicken soup to have a richer, creamier taste? Swap the oil in the recipe for butter, and add some heavy cream into the mix towards the end. 
  • Want your chicken soup to be thicker? Add a simple corn flour slurry and let it cook on low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens. 
  • To get a more tangy flavor into your soup, add some tomato purée or a bit of tomato paste. 
  • To enhance the flavors of the soup, squeeze some lemon juice into it, right before you serve. 
  • Want to get some Italian flavors to the soup? Add some dried oregano, thyme and rosemary, or just stick to the classic dried Italian seasoning. 
  • If you have a few extra minutes, you might want to sear the chicken in a pan or in your Instant Pot until it gets a nice brown caramelization. Doing this will add another depth of flavor to the soup. Remember that if you’re planning to do this, the chicken you’re using should be skin-on. 
Spicy Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Serving Ideas & Suggestions

This flavorful soup tastes incredible when paired with a side of crusty bed, along with a nice crunchy salad. You can also reserve some of the leftover soup and add it to your curries or to loosen your pasta sauce- it can add a ton of flavor to them.

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Enjoyed making and relishing this comforting bowl of soup? Looking for some more flavorful soup recipes worth trying your hands at? Here are a few good ones you might want to take a look at.

  • Creamy Vegan Fall Vegetable Curry Soup
  • Instant Pot Red Lentil Tomato Soup
  • Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Light, flavorful and super easy to put together, this Instant Pot chicken soup recipe might become your next favorite. Go check it out!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients for the onion paste

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper , (whole)
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • ½ cup Onions , (roughly chopped)
  • 1-2 pcs Green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste

Ingredients for the soup

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 200-250 gms Chicken
  • 1 cup Prepared onion paste
  • 2.5 cup Water
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 bunch Coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Turn on the Instant Pot and set to Saute mode. Once it's heated, add in oil.
  • Once the oil starts to heat up, add in the cumin seeds, black pepper, and mustard seeds.
  • Add in the chopped onions followed by the green chilies. Let it cook until the onions turn translucent.
  • Next add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
  • Transfer the mixture into a blender and blend it to a smooth paste. Make sure the mixture has cooled down a bit before you blend it into a paste.
  • In the same pot, add oil and let it heat up.
  • Next, add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the onion paste next and salt and mix well.
  • Add water and let it come to a quick boil.
  • Add the coriander leaves next.
  • Put on the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual Pressure Cook mode for 20 minutes, making sure that the valve is in the sealing position.
  • Let the pressure release naturally before removing the lid. Give it a good stir.
  • Serve hot after sprinkling some crushed black pepper.
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Notes

The timing for cooking can vary from instant pot to instant pot. Please take that into consideration while making the recipe.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 34.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 4876mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 5.2g | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg
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