The Instant Pot is incredibly versatile and easy to use, and it truly shines when making soup.
This collection of the best Instant Pot soup and stew recipes includes everything from comforting chowders and hearty stews to bold curries, goulashes, and African pepper soups.
With recipes that accommodate many diets—vegan, paleo, keto, and Weight Watchers—there’s something here for everyone.
To make this roundup easier to navigate, it’s organized into categories:
- Instant Pot Soup Essentials
- Instant Pot Chicken Soups
- Instant Pot Beef Soups
- Vegan Instant Pot Soups
- Instant Pot Chilis
- Vegetarian Instant Pot Soups
- Other Instant Pot Soups
- Plus FREE grocery shopping list and weekly menu planner printables
I hope you enjoy trying these pressure cooker soup recipes. Please tell me which one becomes your favorite.
Enjoy!
Instant Pot Soup Essentials
Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it quick and simple to throw together your favorite Instant Pot soups. Before you begin meal prep, have these staples on hand so you can enjoy soups, chowders, and chilis with minimal effort.
- Broth: chicken, beef, or vegetable.
- Produce (fresh and frozen): potatoes, sweet potatoes or yams, cauliflower, carrots, celery, green beans, butternut squash, zucchini, corn, garlic.
- Meats: turkey and chicken (breasts and thighs), beef roast, ground turkey, ground beef.
- Fresh herbs: parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, tarragon, basil.
- Nuts and seeds: walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sunflower seeds.
- Dry goods: rice, peas, beans, lentils, quinoa, pasta, corn tortillas, flour, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste.
- Seasonings and oils: sea salt, ground black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, curry powder, red chili flakes, olive oil, coconut oil, butter.
Instant Pot Soup Materials
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are useful items to have for meal planning and soup prep.
- 8 qt Instant Pot and additional Instant Pot insert and sealing ring if you like an extra insert.
- 3 qt or 6 qt Instant Pot depending on family size.
- Instant Pot glass lid.
- Cutting board.
- Silicone accessory kit for handling hot parts and lids.
- Trivet.
- Tongs.
- Measuring jugs and measuring teaspoons.
- Spatula.
- Bowls with covers for storing leftovers.
- Meat thermometer to check internal temperatures if cooking large cuts.
- Instant Pot cookbook for reference.
- Meal prep bowls and freezer-safe bags for planning and storage.
Instant Pot Chicken Soups (and Turkey)
This selection of chicken and turkey soups includes chicken tortilla soup, white chicken chili, aromatic chicken curry, turkey corn chowder, and classic chicken noodle soup.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Gluten-free. Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.
Gluten-free. Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili.
Gluten-free. Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Chicken Curry.
Gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo.
More Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipes:
Turkey Corn Chowder by Upstate Ramblings.
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup by Mama Needs Cake.
Cornish Hen Soup by Berry & Maple.
Instant Pot Beef Soups
These beef soups deliver bold flavors for cold days: Hungarian goulash, African pepper soup, pasta fagioli, beef stews, cabbage roll soup, meatball and potato soup, and Vietnamese beef pho.
Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash.
Gluten-free, keto, paleo, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot African Pepper Soup.
Gluten-free, keto, paleo, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Beef Stew.
Gluten-free.
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana.
More Instant Pot Beef Soup Recipes:
Healthy Lasagna Soup by Carmyy.
Cabbage Roll Soup by Sweet and Savory Meals.
Meatball and Potato Soup by Thrifty Jinxy.
Gluten-free Pasta Fagioli by Whitney Bond.
Vietnamese Beef Stew Pho Noodle Soup by Delightful Plate.
Vegan Instant Pot Soups
Vegan options include Moroccan split pea, creamy tomato, ramen, cauliflower, zucchini vegetable soup, Mexican lentil soup, and more—each flavorful and satisfying.
Instant Pot Ramen.
Vegan. Weight Watchers points included.
Creamy Instant Pot Tomato Soup.
Vegan, gluten-free, low carb, keto, paleo, Whole30, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Moroccan Split Pea Soup.
Gluten-free, vegan, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Mexican Lentil Soup.
Gluten-free, vegan, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Potato Soup.
Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, Weight Watchers points included.
Low Carb Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup.
Gluten-free, vegan, low carb, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup.
Gluten-free, vegan, paleo, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Zucchini.
Gluten-free, vegan, keto, low carb, paleo, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Corn Chowder with Sweet Potato.
Vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers points included.
Dump and Start Instant Pot Black Bean Stew.
Vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Ginger Spinach Soup.
Vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Jamaican Pumpkin Soup.
Vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Pea Soup.
Vegan, gluten-free, low carb, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Chilis
Whether you like chili with chicken, beef, or venison, this list offers flavorful Instant Pot chili recipes to suit all tastes.
Instant Pot Mexican Pinto Beans.
Vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Beef Chili.
Gluten-free. Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Venison Chili.
Gluten-free. Weight Watchers points included.
Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese.
Weight Watchers points included.
More Instant Pot Chili Recipes:
Chipotle Chili by Raising Generation Nourished.
Pressure Cooker Green Chicken Chili by A Nerd Cooks.
Vegetarian Instant Pot Soups
Vegetarian recipes range from minestrone and broccoli cheese to smoked tomato, beetroot and butternut squash, 15-bean soup, and red curry cauliflower rice soup.
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup by The Belly Rules the Mind.
Smoky Tomato Soup by Meal Plan Addict.
Butternut Squash Beet Soup by Babaganosh.
Broccoli Cheese Soup by Happy Healthy Mama.
15 Bean Soup by My Cooking Journey.
Red Curry Cauliflower Rice Vegetable Soup by Green Scheme.
Winter Vegetable Soup by Raising Generation Nourished.
What To Serve With Instant Pot Soups
Pair soups with sides like quinoa, steamed broccoli, sweet potatoes, homemade corn tortillas, or a classic grilled cheese sandwich for a complete meal.
- Instant Pot Quinoa (Gluten-free, Vegan)
- Instant Pot Rice four ways (Gluten-free, Vegan)
- Instant Pot Broccoli (Gluten-free, Vegan, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb)
- Instant Pot Sweet Potato (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free)
- Instant Pot Mashed Potato (Gluten-Free)
- Fluffy Instant Pot Baked Potato (Vegan, Gluten-free)
- Homemade Corn Tortillas (Vegan, Gluten-free)
- Air Fryer Grilled Cheese
Instant Pot Soups Meal Prep Solutions
Meal prep saves money, reduces waste, and cuts stress. The Instant Pot speeds up cooking and reduces hands-on time, so you can prepare multiple meals ahead and store them in the fridge or freezer in meal prep bowls or freezer bags until needed.
When freezing soups, omit fragile toppings and garnishes such as tortilla chips, fresh herbs, cheese, or pesto; add those after reheating.
How to Freeze Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Easy steps for freezing your Instant Pot soups:
- Place cooled soup into freezer-safe bags or containers.
- Squeeze out excess air and seal the bags or containers securely.
- Label and lay bags flat in the freezer to save space.
- Store for up to three months for best quality.
Thawing:
- Move soup from freezer to fridge the night before to thaw slowly.
- For faster thawing, use a microwave following its defrost instructions.
Note that not all soups freeze equally well. Seafood-based soups can develop off flavors, soups thickened with cornstarch or eggs may separate, and dairy- or potato-based soups can change texture. If separation occurs, whisk or blend briefly before reheating to restore a smooth consistency.
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I hope you enjoyed this roundup of easy Instant Pot soup recipes. If there are types of recipes you’d like to see added, please let me know. If you try one of these and love it, leave a comment and share which one became your new favorite.
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