Foolproof Instant Pot Chicken Soup (Quick + EASY Recipe!)

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Foolproof Instant Pot Chicken Soup (Quick + EASY Recipe!)

The Instant Pot chicken soup everyone’s raving about—fast, flavorful, and absolutely foolproof! Try this easy recipe + taste the difference with just 15 minutes of prep.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot chicken soup

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil
2 ½ cups finely-chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup diced carrot
2 tsp kosher salt divided use
2 tsp minced garlic
8 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried parsley
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 oz egg noodles
2 lbs boneless skinless thighs
A splash of soy sauce see notes

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Instructions

Sauté the veggies: Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" and heat the olive oil. Add onion, celery, and carrots, along with 1 tsp kosher salt. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add broth and chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and add the raw chicken thighs. Add parsley and the remaining tsp of kosher salt. Stir to combine.
Pressure cook: Cancel the sauté function. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to "Sealing." Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
Shred the chicken: Open the lid, remove the chicken, and let it rest for a few minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks, discarding the bones, and return the meat to the pot.
Cook the noodles: Set the Instant Pot back to "Sauté" mode. Stir in the egg noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes until the noodles are tender.
Finish the soup: Stir in the butter for extra richness. Taste and if it needs a bit more flavor/salt, add a splash of soy sauce or salt to season it.

Notes

You can substitute the bone-in chicken with 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs.

If using pre-cooked shredded chicken, add it in Step 5 just to heat through.

If the soup tastes flat, a splash of soy sauce will add richness and umami.

Noodles: It might not look like many noodles when dry, but they absorb a lot of liquid. If you want your soup to remain brothy, don't be tempted to add more.

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