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Instant Pot Healthy White Bean and Chicken Soup

A warm and comforting soup made with white beans and chicken, perfect for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans and Broth
  • 1 lb Hurst’s Great Northern Beans, rinsed and debris removed
  • 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
Meat and Vegetables
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (1 to 1½ lbs.)
  • 3 pieces carrots, sliced
  • 2 pieces stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost!
  • 3 cups kale, chopped A fantastic way to sneak in those greens!
Herbs and Seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by removing the flavor packet that comes with the beans — set it aside for later use. Rinse those beans and ensure any debris is taken away.
  2. Add the rinsed beans to your Instant Pot and pour in 8 cups of chicken broth. Ensure your valve is set to sealing and lock the lid.
Cooking
  1. Pressure cook on high for 40 minutes.
  2. Once the time is up, perform a quick release. Carefully remove the lid and breathe in that fragrant aroma!
  3. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and chopped kale, and stir gently to combine.
  4. Nestle the chicken breasts in the pot. Replace the lid and cook on high for another 15 minutes.
  5. After it’s done, let it naturally release for 5 minutes before moving the valve to release any remaining pressure.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir everything together.
  7. Squeeze in lemon juice and sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the flavors. Serve hot.

Notes

If you’re in a rush, prep the veggies ahead of time. If your soup is too thick, add more chicken broth or water. You can also add diced potatoes or swap kale for spinach for a different flavor.