Favorite Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
Instant pots are a great way to make healthy and delicious meals in a fraction of the time it would take to make them on the stove or in the oven. They are easy to use, and they can make a variety of dishes, from soups to stews to desserts. Here are some of our favorite healthy instant pot recipes.
Instant Pot Chicken Soup
Description: This Instant Pot Chicken Soup is a great way to get all the benefits of a homemade soup without all the work. It’s full of vegetables, protein, and flavor, and it cooks in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions:
1. Turn the Instant Pot to the saute setting and heat the olive oil.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth, chicken breasts, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
4. Lock the lid in place, turn the valve to sealing, and set the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 10 minutes.
5. When the soup is finished cooking, carefully turn the valve to venting to quick release the pressure.
6. Stir in the frozen peas and let the soup sit for 5 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.
Equipment:
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Notes:
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables, such as potatoes, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- To make this a vegetarian soup, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 181
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Sodium: 895 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
Recipe Tips:
- To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, ladle the soup into freezer-safe containers and store in the freezer.
- To reheat, thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in a pot on the stove or in the microwave.
- To make this soup extra creamy, add a cup of plain yogurt or cream when you add the frozen peas.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when you add the other seasonings.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
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