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Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm, comforting chicken noodle soup made in the Instant Pot, perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted) Use unsalted butter so you can control how much salt you add.
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (dry; 1 tbsp if using fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (fresh, chopped; 1 tsp if using dry)
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon Can use powder instead.
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth, no sodium added)
  • 2 pounds chicken (with skin and bones; use at least 1 chicken breast) Skin and bones help flavor the broth beautifully.
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 ounces egg noodles (uncooked, about 2 cups)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the butter and let it melt.
  2. Toss in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, oregano, and chicken bouillon. Stir well.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and the water. Add the chicken pieces.
Cooking
  1. Close the lid and set your Instant Pot to the Soup setting for 7 minutes or use the Manual/high pressure setting.
  2. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the lid and take out the chicken pieces. Shred them with a fork.
  4. Add the uncooked egg noodles to the soup and set the pot to sauté for another 6 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
  5. Turn off the Instant Pot, stir in the shredded chicken, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal. If the soup is too salty, add a splash of lemon juice. You can also add fresh spinach or kale for added nutrients.