The BEST Instant Pot Soup Recipes - Big Bear's Wife (2024)

FAQs

Is Instant Pot soup high or low pressure? ›

The Soup setting on the Instant Pot operates by using high pressure to create a sealed cooking environment. It brings the contents of the pot to a boil, allowing flavors to infuse and ingredients to become tender.

When you select the Soup function, the Instant Pot automatically sets the cooking time and pressure level to suit the needs of most soup recipes. This means you don't have to manually adjust the settings, making it convenient for those who are new to pressure cooking or simply want to save time in the kitchen.

Whole milk or half-and-half also thicken up the soup. I've even made it with half the amount (1/2 cup or 120ml) heavy cream in a pinch. (Add more chicken broth if you use heavy cream; see recipe Note.) Nice and thick, without being too heavy.

The pressure cooker has no rival when it comes to preparing soup quickly and easily. Not only do pressure cookers speed up cooking time, but they're also energy efficient. With so many different pressure cookers, it can be overwhelming to pick the one that's right for you.

Vegetables, pasta, and beans can turn to mush if you cook them for too long- Because high-pressure cooking is such a fast process, it is essential to understand how it can overcook food. Vegetables, pasta, and canned beans can become overcooked quickly.

Garnishing your soup with fresh herbs will bring out the taste of the soup really well. You may go for basil leaves for your bland tomato soup while crushed cilantro would go well with tortilla soup. However, if it's chicken noodle soup then adding chopped thyme would be the tastiest idea.

Add 4 cups stock, 1 to 2 cups softer vegetables or canned/frozen vegetables and spices. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours. If using cream or milk, be sure to cook soup on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Use what you love! Cream: Half and half, heavy cream, light cream or thickened cream all yield similar results, however heavy cream adds richness. Flour: We need flour to create that delicious, creamy texture mushroom soup is loved for.

Keep in mind that this evaporated milk will make your dish taste richer, but it won't actually thicken the soup. You can always use a bit of flour or cornstarch if you're missing that added texture. Otherwise, you'll find evaporated milk the best dairy addition for your classic slow cooker favorites.

What does cornstarch do to soup? ›

Cornstarch, or corn flour, can be used to thicken soup through its high starch content. Cornstarch is a great thickener for soup because only a little bit is needed to significantly thicken a soup, and it will not affect the flavor profile of the soup.

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

A beurre manie is another classic french technique. This method is luxurious way to thicken a soup or sauce. Just mix one tablespoon softened butter with one tablespoon all-purpose flour. Stir the paste into a warm soup to add a luxurious mouthfeel.

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

For weighted gauge pressure canners at 0-1000 feet, process at 10 pounds pressure - 60 minutes for pints and 75 minutes for quarts. At higher altitudes, process at 15 pounds pressure. For dial gauge pressure canners at 0-2000 feet, process at 11 pounds pressure – process 60 minutes for pints and 75 minutes for quarts.