
21 Instant Pot Soup Recipes You Can Count On
You won't have to pressure your kids to eat these delicious and easy Instant Pot soup recipes! We're gathering a list of parent recommendations for the best Instant Pot soups they've made for their families.
Kid-friendly soups are a staple when the weather is chilly, and the Instant Pot is a great hands-off way to get dinner together while you're busy doing other things. You might even have a little extra time to make a special bread to serve alongside.
If you've made an Instant Pot soup that your kids have loved, please share a recipe link and review below so we can add it to the list.
Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is healthy and satisfying, and this vegan Instant Pot soup recipe makes it easier and faster than ever.
Tracy Snyder Molina said: I made this for dinner and it was wonderful. The lentils give it a nice creamy texture that makes for a comforting dish on a cold winter night!
Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
Katie G. said: This family friendly Instant Pot recipe is so tasty! The majority of this soup is cooked while the pressure builds in the pot and through the natural release so don't let the 3 minute cook time fool you. Serve topped with shredded Parmesan and some crusty bread for a delicious family meal.
Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This rich and hearty creamy chicken soup feels special enough for a nice dinner, but store-bought gnocchi makes it easy enough for a busy weeknight.
Instant Pot Southwest Chicken Soup
The zesty Southwestern flavors of beans, corn and tomatoes along with some pantry staples and spices make this Instant Pot chicken soup recipe a winner. Even better with garnishes such as crushed tortilla chips, cheese and avocado.
Tracy Snyder Molina said: I love to have recipes on hand that can be prepped ahead of time to make quick work on those busy nights. This recipe is super easy and all of the ingredients can be placed ahead of time in a large Ziploc bag so all you have to do is literally dump in the ingredients and press start on the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
20-minute Instant Pot bean and veggie soup packs a lot of nutrition into one bowl, and the leftovers freeze quite well if you leave out the pasta and add it separately.
Tracy Snyder Molina said: This simple minestrone soup recipe is easily adjustable to items you have on hand. I love the clean simple ingredients and how filling it is. I typically use Great Northern beans or navy beans instead of cannellini and I often add in some sauteed chicken sausage at the end to please my husband who thinks every meal should have some kind of meat!
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
This Instant Pot chicken noodle soup recipe uses bone-in chicken for depth of flavor despite the quick cooking time.
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
This family-favorite Italian sausage and potato soup just takes about 15 minutes in the Instant Pot, and calls for minimal ingredients and prep.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
You can make a restaurant-inspired Instant Pot broccoli cheddar soup in your Instant Pot, and just swap out the chicken broth for veggie broth if you need vegetarian meals.
Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup
A clever way to use the bag of Italian meatballs in your freezer, this crowd-pleasing Instant Pot soup has all-day flavor.
Jaclyn Keifer said: This soup appears to be more work than it is! It’s super easy yet incredibly satisfying and can be multiplied to save even more time for more meals!
Instant Pot Pierogi Soup
Pierogis are a clever stand-in for dumplings in this easy 4-ingredient Instant Pot soup recipe.
Sue Krawitz Tandoc said: My kids love pierogis and this soup was a hit for them. It's only a few ingredients and easy to make in the instant pot. I used vegetable broth and thawed frozen pierogis (chicken stock and fresh pierogis work too) and my kids enjoyed adding cheese, parsley and sour cream for their toppings.

Instant Pot Summer Soup
Light and healthy Instant Pot recipe that loads in the summer vegetables. Note that this recipe also calls for a shorter second round of pressure cooking after adding the more delicate vegetables.

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup
One-pot sausage and tortellini soup has plenty of kid-friendly flavor and pressure cooks for only 2 minutes.
Cheeseburger Soup
This delicious and hearty cheeseburger soup features ground turkey and cauliflower for a healthy spin on the kid-favorite comfort food in an easy weeknight meal!

Instant Pot Ramen
Try this Instant Pot soup with your ramen-loving kids for a fresh and healthy version the whole family will love.
Instant Pot Chicken Meatball Soup
Frozen chicken meatballs are a tasty shortcut in this easy Instant Pot soup that's perfect for a busy weeknight - and picky eaters.
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