Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Using bone in chicken, sautéed vegetables and aromatic herbs like parsley and dill, this Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is an all in one pot meal to warm you up and cure what ails you. All made in 30 minutes!
When I was a kid I would always get chicken noodle soup when I was sick. It was nutritious, soothing, warm and flavorful. The aroma alone would make me feel better and I hadn’t even tasted it yet! That happen to you?
Well this chicken noodle soup gets an update by way of the quick and dependable Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
I like to use bone in, skin on chicken pieces for this for maximum flavor. After it cooked in the broth the skin and bones are discarded.
While I do love long noodles to slurp up, I often times will use a smaller or shorter pasta like Ditalini, or an elbow macaroni.
I like the vegetables firm, but not too crunchy. I feel the Instant Pot version here is spot on and keeps the total cooking time to 30 minutes!
I shred the chicken and back in the pot it all goes. With fresh herbs like dill and parsley (sometimes I like to use tarragon as well), this is a filling yet light soup. Perfect for what ails you and even if you’re not sick, is the perfect soup and salad dinner meal.
For other soups try my Mixed Bean Beef and Barley Soup, Cream of Broccoli Soup with Chicken, Potato Cheeseburger Soup or for a special treat, my Creamy Lobster Bisque recipe. Enjoy!
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 4 stalks celery chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper (See Note 1)
- 1 tsp thyme dry 1 tbsp if using fresh
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (fresh or low-sodium)
- 1/8 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 2-3 lbs chicken with skin and bone-in
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup parsley fresh chopped (separated)
- 1 cup pasta uncooked, (See Note 2)
- 1 tsp dill dry 1 tbsp if using fresh (See Note 3)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to the Saute setting and add the oil and butter stir until butter has melted. Add the onion, carrots and celery and saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute more.
- Season with salt and pepper, thyme and stir. Add the flour and stir to coat and saute 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and turmeric (optional). Add 1/4 cup of the parsley and the chicken pieces. Pour in 2 cups of water.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to the Soup setting and set the timer to 8 minutes.
- Once the Soup cycle is complete, wait until the natural release cycle is finished (about 10 minutes), or do a Quick Release (see manufacturers instructions). Remove the chicken pieces from the soup and shred the chicken.
- Add the noodles to the soup and set the Instant Pot to the Saute setting. Cook for another 4-5 minutes uncovered for al dente, or 6 minutes until the noodles are cooked. Add the dill and remaining 1/4 cup parsley, lemon juice and shredded chicken. Taste for seasoning and serve with bread for crackers.
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Notes
- Feel free to substitute red pepper flakes for a little more kick.
- I use Ditalini here, but use any pasta noodle you prefer.
- I often time substitute tarragon for the dill, optional.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Can I use frozen chicken?
Yes you can! Set to High pressure for 28 minutes (instead of the 8 minutes) followed by a Quick Release.
Made this last night and it was quick, easy, and delicious! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Awesome Mike, so glad you enjoyed this one.
Unclear on instructions. Does the setting for soup allow to put timer for 8 minutes? It doesn’t appear to have a timer counting down
Yes it does actually. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to the Soup setting and set the timer to 8 minutes.
hey Kevin, your pic makes me lick the screen 🙂
Noodle sups are some of my favorites… I like buying one here at the Mall — in Bucharest, Romania.
Congrats!
P.S. Keep up the great job!
Thanks so much Codrut, appreciate your kind words.
These photos are making me so hungry, Kevin! I love this style of soup and am blown away by how easy it is to make in the instant pot!
Endless possibilities with the Instant Pot. I’m working on another Thai version coming soon! Thanks Marissa. 🙂
I have got to get on that Instant Pot train! Is there anything that thing can’t make? I loves me some chicken noodle soup, Kevin…one of my favourite things and I could definitely eat it year round. This looks so hearty and comforting. Perfect for lunch today 🙂
When time is crunched the IP always saves the day Dawn! Thanks so much. 🙂
Is it a must that I use an instant pot
Not at all John, it just makes it quicker!