Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup (2024)

FAQs

How long does soup function take on Instant Pot? ›

Can you overcook soup in the Instant Pot? When it comes to overcooking the soup, that's not likely to happen during the pressure cooking process (before the noodles are added in). You can, however, overcook the noodles, so be sure to taste test them for doneness after they've simmered for about 5 minutes.

→ Follow this tip: Adding noodles to the soup should be the very last thing you do before taking the pot off the heat. Wait until the soup is just about finished, mix in the noodles, and simmer until the noodles are about halfway cooked. The residual heat from the soup will continue to cook the pasta.

Rubbery Instant Pot shredded chicken is usually the result of overcooking the meat.

Soup. The soup program is 30 minutes on high pressure. Depending on wether your are using fresh or frozen meats, soup times can range from 20 minutes to an hour.

SOLUTION: Open the Instant Pot and make sure there's enough liquid. If too much liquid has evaporated, the Instant Pot won't pressurize, so add more liquid if necessary. Close the Instant Pot and resume pressure cooking. If you have trouble closing the lid, move the steam release handle to the VENTING position.

Rinse the Noodles: Once the noodles are cooked to al dente, drain them and rinse under cold water. This stops the cooking process and washes off excess starch, preventing them from absorbing more liquid and becoming mushy.

Noodles left to simmer in soup for too long become slimy and overly soft, and they can break down and make your soup too starchy. If you're adding them on reheating, you can add uncooked pasta after the soup is simmering steadily and cook it for 10 minutes or cook your pasta separately and add it just before serving.

Try giving it a little zing with lemon juice or white wine vinegar, add some fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley, watercress), or try one of the many available low or no salt seasoning blends. What are some simple ingredients you can add to canned chicken noodle soup that will elevate the taste? Carrots.

This dinner staple cooks up perfectly every time in the Instant Pot. You can aim for firm but juicy chicken for cubing, or let it cook a little bit longer for tender shredded chicken.

What if chicken is still raw in Instant Pot? ›

If the chicken is still not cooked to at least 160 degrees, secure the instant pot lid and cook for 1-3 minutes longer, on high pressure.) Allow the chicken to rest 5 minutes before cutting, or shredding. For shredded chicken: Remove the trivet after cooking, and leave about ½ cup of liquid at the bottom of your pot.

If your breasts or thighs are larger, increase the cook time by 1 to 2 minutes. When in doubt, error on the side of less time. You can always cook the chicken for longer, but once it's overcooked (especially when it comes to boneless, skinless chicken breasts), you can't reverse the process.

Instant Pot SOUP Setting (SOUP/BROTH BUTTON) The default Instant Pot soup setting is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at HIGH pressure for 30 minutes. The soup program brings the contents of the pot to a slow simmer and results in a clear broth due to lack of boiling motion.

Select “Manual” (if you have a newer Instant Pot and don't have a manual option, select “Soup/Broth” and make sure the setting is on “High Pressure”) and adjust the time to 120 minutes. When cooking time is done, allow pressure to naturally release (this should take 20-30 minutes).

Most soups will take 60 to 90 minutes to process in a pressure canner depending upon size (pints or quarts) and ingredients. Never can soup in half-gallon containers. Use caution to avoid packing ingredients too solidly in the jars.