One of the easiest and quickest ways to make chicken soup is with an Instant Pot on the pressure cook setting. Early in my exploration of easy-to-digest food I found a few shortcuts to pull together chicken broth, and you may recognize these in my post entitled Three Ways to Make Chicken Stock.
There's more than three ways to make a nice, gentle bowl of chicken soup but what I like about this method is it all happens in one pot, in about 30 minutes (it takes about 5 minutes to release the pressure from the pot so it's easy to open the lid).
This recipe is part of the Gentle Meal Plan series so it's designed to be pretty basic in terms of seasonings and ingredients. When you're ready to graduate, try Roasted Chicken Vegetable Soup.
Bets says
Can this be made in a crock pot? On the stove? I don't have an insta pot, but would love to try this recipe.
Erica says
Hi Bets. I'm estimating here, but yes, I think in a crockpot or large covered stockpot for an hour or so should work. Make sure the chicken is cooked through and the juices are clear.
Sushi says
Instant Pot chicken soup recipe sounds perfect for busy weeknights! I love that it's gentle on the tummy and uses simple ingredients. The tip about salting the chicken ahead for extra tenderness is a game-changer. Can't wait to try it and add my favorite veggies like celery and zucchini for extra flavor and nutrients. Thanks for sharing!
Erica says
Thanks, Sushi! Yes, feel free to add more veggies.
Anna Duffy says
Hello Erica! This gentle soup comes at a good time, since my husband has an upset stomach and needs gentle foods. I noticed that you have water in the ingredients list for the easy gentle healing chicken soup but then don't list it in the steps to add the water to the instant pot. I just wanted to let you know so that you can fix it. Best, Anna
Erica says
Thanks, Anna! Just added it. Best wishes for your husband.