There is nothing more soul-warming than homemade chicken soup. Except easy gluten-free Instant Pot Hearty Chicken Soup which is made in quick time with little attention required from you!
The past two weeks have been crazy in my world. Both of my kids have had birthdays (a week apart). My husband has been traveling. The kids each have had a virus (of course different viruses and at different times), as it seems most of their classmates have as well. I thought I avoided whatever they each had, then after a night of only 5 hours sleep I woke up with that familiar feeling; I was getting sick! Ug. Who has time for that?!
Whenever anyone in my house begins to come down with a bug I make chicken soup. Does that make me sound like a Grandmother? Possibly, but there are studies done by reputable medical establishments that lend credence to consumption of chicken soup helping a cold!
When I’m getting sick myself the last thing I want to do is cook. If I was more plan-ful I’d always keep some homemade chicken soup in the freezer for such an occasion. But guess what? I now have an INSTANT POT which is just as good if not better. I was able to whip up a batch of Instant Pot Hearty Chicken Soup even while feeling miserable (it was so easy).
I always have the ingredients for a basic soup on hand in my kitchen. The holy trinity of vegetables, onion, carrots and celery, is what you need to add dimension to chicken stock in a soup. When I’m making my chicken soup for a cold I add lots of garlic, ginger, and apple cider vinegar too which have great healing qualities to them. Jalapeno chile peppers too (I think getting a sweat going is a good thing).
I have a conventional recipe I make, War On A Cold Homemade Chicken Soup, which I make a bit differently each time. For that recipe, I use a whole fryer. For this Instant Pot Hearty Chicken Soup I use boneless chicken breasts. They cook with the soup and then are removed, shredded (I have a fantastic trick to shred chicken in about 30 seconds with no mess), returned to the pot.
Another trick I use, especially when I’m under the weather, is instead of hand chopping or slicing all the vegetables I use a 3-cup mini electric chopper. I throw everything that is going to be cooked together in at the same time; in this case, all the vegetables (I sliced the jalapeno but you can put that in there too). Give a whirl and with no effort all your vegetables are prepared.
I was able to prepare everything and sauté the vegetables in less than 5 minutes. I set the soup up, using the SOUP setting, lay down and within 30 minutes it was ready and I kept it warm in the Instant Pot all day.
You don’t have to be sick to enjoy this soup certainly. You can also change up the flavors easily by adding herbs, putting in some potatoes at the end (or noodles or rice) and cooking for a few extra minutes. It’s a perfect base soup and very comforting on its own too.
You’ll love these Instant Pot recipes too: Instant Pot Cuban Beef Stew and Instant Pot Corned Beef Brisket!
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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks so good! I love making soup in the crock pot, but it takes hours and hours. That’s why I’m loving my Instant Pot. It’s SO FAST!
Toni Dash says
Me too. Also that I don’t have to pay attention when it’s cooking LOL!
Jen Rattie says
Time to fire up my Instant Pot again! Honestly, I never put it away anymore. It’s like a crockpot, but way more amazing. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Soup is one of the few things I haven’t tried yet.
Vera Sweeney says
This sounds so yummy! I’m bookmarking this. With an Instant Pot, everything is different. I could make this for the family even when they’re all sick. I’ll just keep the ingredients frozen.
robin Rue says
It really is. My Instant Pot has been a game changer for me.
robin Rue says
This is awesome!! I love a bowl of chicken soup on a cold winter day!
Jeanette says
I have chicken and I have everything I need including instant pot so I guess you can figure out what we’re going to have for dinner tonight. This looks so good.
Toni Dash says
Well I know YOUR dinner will be fast and delicious!
Rachel Ferrucci says
I love to have soup and a sandwich for dinner. I especially make chicken soup and keep it in the freezer all winter in case I get sick. I figure I’d like homemade too. Your soup sounds delicious and is very easy.
Risky Ladies says
I told my husband and daughter I NEED an Instant Pot for my birthday. I love making soups, so easy and comforting.
Toni Dash says
You DO! I have to admit I was dubious at first but now my list of Instant Pot recipes is outpacing my conventional recipes! Between us Girls, I’ll be having an Instant Pot giveaway in April too. Keep an eye out!
Marla Meridith says
Loving this healthy soup!
Toni Dash says
Thanks Marla! I love it too!
Foodie Finds Home says
I have lots of friends with this machine. I haven’t bit the bullet yet, but after reading about this soup and myself being sick last week you may have convinced me. I was miserable and this soup would have definitely helped. LOL!
Toni Dash says
Oh no! I’m so sorry you’ve been ill and believe me I ‘feel your pain’. I was so sad when I got sick feeling the effort of going to the store, standing over the stove and it all taking a few hours was just more than I could do. When I was able to make this in about 30 minutes, laying on the couch most of the time, I knew I was truly in love with my Instant Pot!
Amy Desrosiers says
I have a pressure cooker and should try this recipe. I am trying to eat clean so this is perfect.
Cacinda says
Homemade soup is one of my favorite meals (to eat not to make). I hate how long it takes to prepare – I need an instant pot!
Monica says
I’m always in search of a better chicken soup recipe and this one looks like perfection!
Toni Dash says
I’m so glad you like it Monica!
Liz Mays says
Those Instant pots are seriously awesome for making meal prep easier. I have to use mine more. This chicken soup looks great!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
I have never even cooked with a crockpot and now there’s an ‘instant pot’? Anything that speeds up the process in the kitchen sounds good to me, and a great chicken soup is great for Fall/Winter
Toni Dash says
I never thought I’d say this Tracy but bypass the slow cooker and go for the Instant Pot. It has a slow cooker function! It has 7 cooking methods. So many easy, fast, healthy recipes!
Stacie says
I love using my Instant Pot. It is so quick. We do enjoy our chicken soup here.
Tara says
I don’t have an Instant Pot but I am seeing all of these great recipes that I want to try. Your soup looks so delicious.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
Chicken soup is one of my favorite things about the cold winter months. And your homemade recipe looks equally healthy and mouthwatering, perfect for a chilly winter lunch or dinner.
Claudia Krusch says
I need to get myself a Instant Pot. There are so many great recipes to make with it. I would love a bowl of hot chicken soup right now
gingermommyrants says
I love my Instant Pot. I am excited to try this chicken soup. It is the perfect weather for it.
Dawn McAlexander says
I love a good soup. This one looks tasty. I could really get into this recipe. I need to try it.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
So many Instant Pot recipes coming up and I have not yet gotten myself an Instant Pot! I keep saving these recipes (I will save yours too) and make them soon as I purchase my own wonder machine.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
This looks yummy and hearty!
I love one pot meals!
brianne says
I just love how comforting chicken soup is. This recipe looks simple and easy, I will have to try!
Reesa Lewandowski says
This looks like the perfect way to bust the flu!! So hearty and full of so much goodness!
Melissa says
I guess I am so behind the times I don’t have an instant pot. I love chicken soup in the winter and I add veggies to make it a meal but it is an ordeal and time consuming. Yours looks as good and in less time.
Toni Dash says
I just got one Melissa, it’s a fast growing movement. I always try to find tricks to make these recipes easier to prep and make. I think if the prep takes too long (vegetables!) it’s discouraging.
Janell Poulette says
Just looking at these pictures warms my soul! My mom makes amazing chicken soup and this has me craving some! Yours looks amazing!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Great comfort food!
Amanda Love says
I love having soup when I’m feeling under the weather and it’s what I also give the kids. I think this is a lovely recipe, I appreciate that it’s quick and easy to make.
Shelby says
I love homemade chicken soup, it really does make you feel better! I need to get an instant pot. I am loving all the recipes I see for it!
Susan Salzman says
in my opinion, this is the perfect meal!
Louise Bishop says
I seriously need to get one of those instant pots. They sound so handy! I mean, look at that delicious soup!
Gabriel says
Can never go wrong with chicken soup, instant makes it all the better when you’re pushed for time!
makeba says
Living here in the Midwest, the weather changes from day to day. This soup looks and sounds perfect for those days when the weather turns colder! I love it!
Toni Dash says
That’s our story in Colorado most definitely; this year especially. It seems to be cycling between snow and 80 degrees with no warning!