If it’s not the quickest IP recipe, why should I use my IP for this recipe?

• It would take at least 2-3 times longer on the stovetop and approx. 8 hours in a slow cooker (on low temp).

Some days, I want need hearty, delicious, and quick, and this soup didn’t disappoint! In fact, I made it twice, just to make sure we really loved it before I shared it.

Look how simple the ingredients are….

Aren’t there a lot of calories in heavy cream?

• For those of you that are concerned about too many calories in a cream soup, you can easily substitute half or all of the heavy cream with half & half or whole milk. I actually used 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup 1/2 and half both times I made it. It was still very rich, creamy and delicious. Next time I’ll be trying it with cream and milk, which will cut the calories and fat a bit more. 

I love the Grandma’s Egg Noodles, and find them in the freezer section of Nob Hill. They’re a very thick noodle, which I love in a chicken soup, because they hold up well. Any egg noodle can be used in this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup. 

The recipe is as simple as:

• Cook the chicken, chopped veggies, spices, and chicken broth in the IP.
• Remove chicken and shred.
• Add in flour/broth mixture to thicken soup.
• Stir in cream.
• Switch IP settings to saute feature and bring to a boil.
• Add chicken and noodles, and cook until noodles are tender.

Serve this Creamy Chicken Soup with a crusty loaf of french bread and a simple Green Salad with Balsamic Dijon Dressing or maybe a Caesar Salad.  

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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup

Course Main Course, Soup

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 2 pounds skinless chicken breast approx. 3 medium size
• 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning blend
• 2 tsp minced garlic preferably fresh
• 1/2 large yellow onion (diced) * *approx 1/2 cup diced
• 3-4 large carrots (peeled and chopped) * *approx 1 1/2 cups chopped
• 4 stalks celery (chopped) * *approx 1 1/2 cups chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream or combination of cream, half/half, whole milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 12 ounces egg noodles *I used homestyle thick egg noodles
• 1/4-1/3 cup flour

Instructions

• Prep veggies (onion, carrots, celery, and garlic)
• Place chicken in Instant Pot. Add chicken broth, garlic, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and set to Pressure Cook for 15 minutes. If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time to 25-30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts).
• Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release until pin drops.
• Remove chicken and shred (using two forks).
• Change IP setting to saute and bring broth to a boil.
• In measuring cup, whisk flour into 1 cup water. Once broth is boiling slowly add in flour/water mixture to IP. Stir regularly until soup begins to thicken.
• Once soup has thickened, add noodles and cook until noodles are just about tender (according to noodle package directions). Stir continually so the noodles don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
• Add chicken and slowly stir in the cream. Bring back to a slow boil.
• Serve and enjoy! Optional, top with fresh chopped parsley or parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Instructions

• Add chicken, chicken broth, veggies and seasons to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours (low 6-8 hours). Cook until chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred. Cooking time will vary depending on size of chicken breasts.
• Remove chicken and shred (using two forks). Set aside.
• In measuring cup, whisk flour into 1 cup water. Pour into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until broth begins to thicken (about 30 minutes).
• Add shredded chicken to slow cooker and slowly stir in cream. Cook another 15-20 until soup is thick, and hot.
• Serve and enjoy!

You might also enjoy my Instant Pot Marinara Tomato Soup

Or my slow cooker Tortilla Soup

Another fan favorite, is always Hamburger Soup

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Let’s talk about how simple this is to make. I made this in my Instant Pot, but you could easily do it on your stove. Follow the same recipe, but instead of pressure cooking for ten minutes, I’d simmer it for 20-30 minutes giving the flavors time to meld together. Either way you decide to make it, I’m sure you’re going to love how quick, easy, and delicious this Marinara Tomato Soup is!!  

With the exception of maybe the veggies (celery, onion, & carrot), I always have the others in my pantry, making this a go-to recipe that I can pull together just about any night of the week.

• chicken broth
• marinara sauce 
• a few simple seasonings
• the veggies (celery, onion, & carrot)
• Rotel tomatoes
• garlic 
• olive oil
• half & half or heavy cream 

Don’t forget the grilled cheese!! Or salad, if you’d prefer!

Rotel tomatoes (even the mild) have a kick to them, so if your family doesn’t do spicy, I recommend using a regular can of diced tomatoes.

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Easy Instant Pot Marinara Tomato Soup

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

• 1 24 oz jar Marinara Sauce I used Raos
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 can Rotel Mild Tomatoes or regular canned diced tomatoes
• 2 TBSP. olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped white onion
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
• *optional: top with fresh chopped basil or parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Using the saute feature of your Instant Pot, saute chopped celery, onion, and carrot in olive oil until just soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
• Turn off saute and switch to pressure cook mode.
• Add marinara sauce, chicken broth canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
• Natural release for 5 minutes, then manual release until the pin drops.
• Using an immersion blender, blend until soup is smooth.
• Slowly stir in half & half
• Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches or a side salad for a quick and delicious meal!!

Craving soup? I’ve got you covered!!

Healthy Chicken Soup

Tomato Basil Soup 

Chicken Tortilla Soup

French Onion Soup

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