Instant Pot Chicken Soup With Noodles

Instant Pot Chicken Soup With Noodles

This Instant Pot Chicken Soup is your answer when you want chicken soup in a hurry! It's still the same delicious and comforting meal, but it's ready in 30 minutes or less and will feed the entire family.

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups egg noodles
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, or shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth, low sodium recommended
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dried thyme
• Serving - optional
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain when al dente.
2. On the Instant Pot, select the sauté setting and wait until it reads hot.
3. Add the chicken meat and sauté 3-4 minutes until starting to brown on the outside.
4. Add the garlic, onions, carrots and celery. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the onions are starting to soften.
5. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme. 
6. Cover the Instant Pot and close the lid, setting the vent to the sealing position. Select "soup" with a timer for 10 minutes.
7. Once the cycle has completed, allow another 5-10 minutes for the natural pressure release. You can also use the quick release to save time, but observe all Instant Pot safety precautions.
8. Carefully unlock and remove the cover. Remove the chicken to a plate and shred into bite size pieces using two forks. 
9. Add the shredded chicken and cooked noodles to the Instant Pot.
10. Add lemon juice and optional fresh parsley. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper to your preference. Serve and enjoy!

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