Easy Chicken soup-Instant Pot and Stovetop method

Renowned for its soothing properties and heartwarming flavor, chicken soup has been a staple in kitchens for generations, providing nourishment and comfort. Whether prepared as a remedy for a common cold, to enjoy a chilly day, or a celebration of life’s milestones the aroma of chicken soup have a way of bringing people together. So, grab a spoon and join us as we indulge into a warm bowl of chicken soup.

Easy Chicken soup

Chicken soup is a classic recipe that each household has its unique touch and secret ingredients to create a signature version. chicken soup is a symphony of flavors and textures, with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs coming together to create a bowl of comfort. In this post, I give you both the stovetop and Instant Pot method for making an easy, yet best chicken soup recipe.

How to make chicken soup in an Instant Pot

Ingredients

Instant Pot method

Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute button. When the pot is hot, add butter. Once the butter melts, add the whole spices, and then add chicken. Saute the turmeric-coated chicken pieces in butter for a minute. Add ginger, garlic, cilantro, onions, and carrots to the chicken. Then add 2 cups of water. Close the lid and press the cancel button. Then press the manual button and set the timer for 10 minutes. Once it is done, let the pressure release naturally. Serve the soup warm with required salt and pepper.

Stovetop method

In the stovetop method, we are following the same steps as above but in a pressure cooker. After closing the lid of the pressure cooker, cook until 5 whistles. Switch off the flame, and let the pressure settle. Then open the lid and serve the soup warm.

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Recipe for easy chicken soup

Ingredients

Chicken pieces – 6 to 8 (preferably with bone) or 150 grams

Onions – ¼ cup chopped

Carrot – 1 medium chopped

Ginger – 1 tbsp finely chopped

Garlic – 2 pods chopped

Cilantro – few

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Unsalted Butter  – 1 tbsp

Bay leaf – 1

Black pepper – 3

Cloves – 2

Water – 2 cups

Salt – as required

Ground pepper – as required

Method

Instant Pot

• Coat the chicken pieces with turmeric powder and keep aside.
• Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute button. 
• When the pot is hot, add butter. Once the butter melts, add the whole spices, and then add chicken. 
• Saute the turmeric-coated chicken pieces in butter for a minute. 
• Add ginger, garlic, onions, and carrots to the chicken. 
• Then add 2 cups of water. Close the lid and press the cancel button. 
• Then press the manual button and set the timer for 10 minutes. 
• Once it is done, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and add chopped cilantro. 
• Serve the soup warm with required salt and pepper.

Stovetop

• Heat the pressure cooker on a stovetop and add butter.
• Once the butter melts, add the whole spices, and then add chicken. 
• Saute the turmeric-coated chicken pieces in butter for a minute. 
• Add ginger, garlic, onions, and carrots to the chicken. 
• Then add 2 cups of water.
• Close the pressure cooker lid and place the weight. 
• Cook until 5 whistles. Once the pressure is done, open the lid. Add cilantro.
• Serve the soup warm with required salt and pepper.

Notes

1. You can use oil or ghee instead of butter.
2. Please feel free to add cabbage, broccoli, corn, or beans along with chicken.

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This post was originally published in February 2017, now updated with new photos and content.