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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Soup

This creamy chicken soup tastes warm and cozy and feels like a little hug in a bowl. It is easy to make in the Instant Pot and great for busy nights when life feels kinda messy. My kids love it and it makes the house smell like comfort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots chopped
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Parsley optional for garnish

Method
 

  1. Turn on the sauté setting and melt the butter. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook till soft and smelling good.
  2. Place the chicken on top of the veggies. Add the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour in the chicken broth.
  3. Close the lid and cook on high pressure. Let it do its thing while you breathe for a minute.
  4. Carefully open the lid. Take out the chicken and shred it with two forks. Put it back in the pot.
  5. Mix flour and heavy cream in a small bowl. Slowly pour it into the pot and stir till the soup gets creamy and thick.
  6. Scoop into bowls. Add parsley if you want to feel cute.

Notes

Tips

  • Use chicken thighs for extra softness.
  • Add more cream if you want it super rich.
  • Let the soup sit for a few minutes after cooking so it gets thicker.
  • If it gets too thick, add a splash of broth when reheating.

Variations

  • Add noodles or potatoes for a thicker soup.
  • Add peas, corn, or mushrooms for more veggies.
  • Use coconut milk for a dairy free version.
  • Add a little lemon juice for a bright flavor twist.