Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup is hearty, savory, and so easy to make on cold nights in. Plus, this healthy and Whole30 approved chicken veggie soup can be easily made in the slow cooker or stovetop so anyone can enjoy it!
Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup
You’ve heard that every great soup needs to start with onions, carrots, and celery to develop the broth and add a ton of flavor. This Instant Pot chicken and vegetable soup is no different, making each bite savory and flavorful without the addition of heavy cream or lots of seasonings.
If a more decadent soup is your thing, check out my Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or my Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie Soup.
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Vegetable Soup in the Instant Pot
- Fast – Cooking this chicken vegetable soup in the Instant Pot means your soup doesn’t need to simmer all day.
- Healthy – Whole30, Keto, Low-Carb, and Gluten Free – this soup makes a delicious meal for any lifestyle.
- Versatile – This chicken and vegetable soup can also be made on the stovetop or in your slow cooker, and you can use whichever veggies sound good to you.
How to Make Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Sauté Vegetables
Turn your Instant Pot to the Sauté function and add onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until the onion is almost translucent, then add green pepper, zucchini, and garlic. Give it a good stir for about 2-3 minutes.
Sautéing your veggies first is vital to the flavorful broth that makes this Instant Pot chicken and vegetable soup stand out.
Cook Chicken Veggie Soup
Add remaining ingredients and seal the lid. Change your Instant Pot to the Soup setting, then turn it down to 45 minutes. The pressure cooking will make it taste like it’s been cooking all day.
If you’re cooking on the stovetop, add remaining ingredients and allow to simmer until chicken is cooked through, at least 2 hours. If you are using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Shred Chicken
Manually release the pressure once the time is up.
Using two forks, shred the chicken and give the chicken veggie soup a good stir to distribute it evenly. Serve warm and enjoy!
TBK’s Pro Tip: My friend Britney told me a few years ago that she adds lemon to her soups to bring it that extra “zing”. Ever since then, I put lemon, lime, or even apple cider vinegar in my soups to finish them off. Yum!
Not Whole30? Add some parmesan cheese for some extra goodness.
Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Soup FAQs
Do I have to pre-cook my chicken for this chicken veggie soup?
Nope! One of the best parts of cooking your chicken vegetable soup in the Instant Pot is that it’s an easy, one-pot meal.
The pressure, as well as the high heat, from the Instant Pot means any bacteria from your raw chicken will be killed, making it unnecessary to cook your chicken before tossing it in. In fact, doing so may overcook your chicken and make it tough to chew.
Can I shorten the cook time on this chicken veggie soup?
Sure, this Instant Pot chicken vegetable soup can cook in about 20 minutes if you’re pressed for time. I like to cook it for 45 because it gives the taste of having cooked all day. As we all know with soup, the longer it cooks – the better it tastes.
More healthy chicken soup recipes:
Healthy Chicken Vegetable Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup is hearty, savory, and so easy to make on cold nights in. Plus, this healthy and Whole30 approved chicken veggie soup can be easily made in the slow cooker or stovetop so anyone can enjoy it!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 112kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 green pepper diced
- 1 small zucchini diced (or 1/2 medium)
- 1/2 cup french beans diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 small chicken breasts
- 1 cup kale leaves shredded
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot onto the saute setting and add the olive oil.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until onion is almost translucent.
- Add the green pepper, zucchini, and garlic. Give it a good stir for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Seal the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to seal. Set the setting on soup, then turn it down to 45 minutes – it's all it needs to taste like it's been cooking all day.
- Once the Instant Pot beeps, let it vent naturally or turn the valve to release the steam and pressure.
- Take two forks and shred the chicken breasts. Give the soup a good stir and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3915IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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