Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Root Vegetables & Barley

This healthy chicken soup can be made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. (Adjust temperature as necessary by pressing the Saute button for more or less heat.) Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add barley and stir to coat. Add broth, chicken, carrots, and parsnips. Lock the lid in place and twist the steam-release handle to the sealed position....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Wesley Lowe

Instant Pot Cream of Carrot Soup

(Times, instructions and configs may vary according to cooker brand or model.) Select High temperature setting; add oil to the cooker and let it heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned and softened, about 8 minutes. Photo: Antonis Achilleos Add broth, carrots, potato and garlic; stir to combine. Cover the cooker and lock the lid in place. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Charles Hood

Instant Pot Goulash

It’s comfort food at its best! Select High temperature setting, and allow to preheat. Add oil to the cooker. Add the flour-coated beef; cook, stirring often, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, paprika and caraway seeds; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in cabbage, tomatoes and their juice, salt and pepper. Cover the cooker and lock the lid in place. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · James Shields

Instant Pot Potato Soup

Garnish with the classic potato soup fixingsbacon, scallions and Cheddar cheese. What jot down of Potatoes Can Be Used? We recommend using russet potatoes because they’re starchier than other varieties of potatoes. Photo: Photographer: Dera Burreson, Food stylist: Josh Hake High-starch, low-moisture russet potatoes break down and mash easily, which makes them perfect for thickening soups. This gives the soup a thick and creamy texture. Serve it with a green salad and crusty bread to clean up the bowl....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Nancy Thompson

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

It packs in tons of filling veggies without packing on the calories. Plus, it happens to be entirely plant-based. Heat on saute mode until hot. Add broth, tomatoes, bay leaf and salt. Close and lock the lid. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, then stir in spinach, beans and basil. Serve with a drizzle of oil, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Michael Crawford

Instant-Pot Black Beans

Cover and lock the lid in place. Turn steam release handle to Sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook setting. Photo: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Select High pressure for 30 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally (the float valve will drop; this will take about 20 minutes). Remove and discard the shallot and bay leaf. Drain the beans, discarding the cooking liquid, before serving. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Dale Thornton

Instant-Pot Cashew Yogurt

It’s easy to make homemade vegan yogurt when you use an Instant Pot. Soak for 2 hours. Place the drained cashews in a blender; add 2 cups tap water. Photo: Brittany Conerly Process until smooth and creamy, 1 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Lock the lid in place, turning the steam release handle to Venting position. Select Start, if needed, to begin cooking (some models may start automatically)....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Monica Stewart

Instant-Pot Chicken Burrito Bowl

This Instant-Pot chicken burrito bowl has all the fixings of a hearty burrito without the wrap. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the cooker and stir in onion. Photo: Greg Dupree Cook, stirring often, until translucent, 2 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Return the chicken to the cooker. Cover the cooker and lock the lid in place. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Alexander Ferguson

Instant-Pot Chicken Taco Soup

If you love tacos, this Instant Pot chicken taco soup won’t disappoint. And don’t forget the toppings! Melted cheese, creamy sour cream and crushed tortilla chips round out this new family favorite. Select High temperature setting and allow to preheat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add oil to the cooker. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Nestle the chicken into the mixture. Cover the cooker and lock the lid in place....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Michaela Blake

Instant-Pot Mujadara

Add onions and cook, stirring often, until softened and deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer half the onions to a paper-towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, soak lentils in a bowl of hot water. Photo: Jennifer Causey Rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Drain the lentils and add to the pressure cooker, along with the rice and 3 cups water. Lock the lid in place and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Matthew Davis

Instant-Pot Teriyaki Chicken

This Instant Pot teriyaki chicken strikes a perfect balance of umami and sweetness. The savory sauce gets thickened in the end and coats the chicken beautifully. Serve with stir-fried peppers and snap peas to complete the meal. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Add chicken to the sauce, turning to coat. Cover the cooker and lock the lid in place. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Stephanie Burton

Intense Strawberry Preserves

TheseIntense Strawberry Preservestaste like they were just picked fresh from the berry patch. Succulent strawberries get a sweet touch with just the right amount of sugar. A little lemon juice balances out the flavors, ensuring a not-too-sweet preserve that even provides some nutrition. Keep reading for expert tips, including how to cook these preserves to the right consistency. Hull 4 pounds strawberries and cut any large ones in half. Cover and let stand for 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Margaret Sutton

Intermittent Fasting: 10 Common Mistakes

Intermittent fastingis an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Think you’re ready to give intermittent fasting a try? Here are 10 of the most common mistakes made with intermittent fasting. Getty / lacaosa Not Easing Into It Skip breakfast. And by 3 p.m. you’re willing to eat your arm. “Deciding to limit your eating hours may be motivated by weight loss. However, this represents an opportunity to reacquaint yourself with what your body is really feeling....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Adam Woods