10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes For Weeknights
I don’t know about you but when the cold weather kicks in, I can be lazy to cook.
Especially when I’m busy with work and absolutely have no time.
I was searching around and found the best instant pot recipes which are perfect for my lazy weeknights.
Keep in mind that all of these recipes are easy to prepare, pop the ingredients in and you got yourself a meal!
It’s as easy as that! I also wanted to share all the recipes because they are all soup recipes, perfect for cold seasons like Fall or Winter.
If you don’t already know, an Instant Pot is a multi-use programmable electric pressure cooker to allow for fast and precision cooking.
An instant pot allows you to make soups, sear or saute food, steam delicate items like fish and even bake bread and cakes!
This page may contain affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure HERE.
It’s so much better than the traditional pressure cooker and its multi-cooking ability makes it a staple in your kitchen.
If you are interested in purchasing ones, this instant pot is the best or you can purchase my personal favorite pressure cooker here.
I just love making food with an instant pot or pressure cooker because you can make meals ahead and any leftovers of the previous night can be stored and eaten the next day.
A perfect way to cook when you are busy or just lazy like me! 😛
Without further ado, let’s dive in.
#1 Wild rice Mushroom Soup
Courtesy of Danielle, this healthy and creamy mushroom soup makes for an easy and flavorful recipe, ideal for those cold winter nights out there.
This throw-it-all-in hearty soup can also be modified to please our vegan friends by opting for a vegan sour cream.
#2 Whole30 Chicken Soup
If you don’t know about the Whole30 diet program, it is a specific program to focus mainly on eating natural foods (eggs, meat, seafood, vegetables) and avoid all processed ones in any form like grains, snacks, sugar or alcohol (my snacks, noooo!!).
This Instant Pot Chicken Soup has been adapted for this Whole30 meal prep program.
This soup is so filling and packed full of flavor, to keep you warm and avoid you from getting unnecessary pounds.
For me personally, I love this plain chicken soup especially when I get sick due to colds and flu.
Did you know an Instant Pot can reduce regular cooking times by almost a third? A win in my book!
#3 Beef Stew
This is my hubby’s favorite Instant Pot recipe: Beef Stew!
What’s not to like about it: It’s quick to cook and has chunks of tender beef and vegetables.
I believe that hubby can live on this for quite some time and not get bored during the cold nights. Lol.
Thanks to Jen for this easy recipe.
#4 Corn Chowder With Sweet Potato
I love this little recipe from Bintu because it uses everyday staple food, can be adapted to any taste and quantity required.
This Instant Pot Corn Chowder is a quick and easy soup recipe packed with sweet corn, sweet potato & smoked paprika.
The soup is also suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets.
#5 Beef Vegetable Soup
During this Fall and coming Winter, I love enjoying a delicious and comforting soup for dinner.
This Instant Pot Beef Vegetable Soup Recipe is so easy that your kids can prepare it easily and all this under 20 minutes!
A winner in our books!
#6 Chicken Jalapeno Popper Soup
For all lovers of Jalapeno Poppers and soup, this recipe from food enthusiast Jill is a great addition to your cooking list.
This Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Soup, accompanied with cream cheese garnish, is creamy and slightly spicy, to be enjoyed during the cold nights.
This recipe can be quickly cooked in the pressure cooker in more or less 30 mins.
There is also a low carb/keto option of this soup for all those on diets.
It is safer to use an Instant Pot than regular cooking utensils. No more oil splatters or accidental burns from cooking!
#7 Hamburger Soup
Another favorite recipe for Fall for my hubby is this Hamburger Soup.
It is a delicious, classic soup recipe and instead of using chunks of beef, we use ground beef, accompanied with hearty veggies and tasty broth.
The ground beef will cook much faster than beef chunks and can be ready in about an hour’s time.
#8 Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Another popular vegan and gluten-free recipe is this Moroccan Chickpea soup, which allies a hearty and healthy dish at the same time.
Its rich flavor comes from the creamy chickpeas cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes and earthy spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika.
An amazing and tasty recipe to keep you warm at night.
#9 Beef and Barley Soup
This Instant Pot beef and barley soup is a new favorite recipe for its warmth and comfort food.
As with all recipes, it is easy to make and will please even the picky eaters.
Yummy stuff. Pretty sure my hubby will approve of that! Lol!
#10 Chicken Taco Soup
Finally, my last recipe idea to fight the cold is this spicy, soul-warming Chicken Taco Soup.
This Mexican flavored recipe is a cold-weather star in the list of comfort foods out there.
This soup is naturally gluten-free and can be made to suit a paleo diet, as well.
This deep-flavored easy dinner recipe can be ready in about half an hour.
With only one pot used, your cleanup is simple and fast. Reduced washing time and more eating time!
I usually had my meals pan-fried but lately, hubby and I are trying to shed some weight since the start of this year, we are trying to eat more healthily.
I fell in love with my Instant Pot right away and now, it cooks many dishes to keep us healthy or when we want to lose weight.
My idea of heaven right now is to warm myself in front of the heater while eating a comfort soup and watching the Late Night Show.
I hope you can find your own little piece of heaven during the cold season.
Give some love to this post by pinning it and follow me on Pinterest for more ideas and inspirations.
What to read next: 20 Comfort Food Recipes You’ll Need to Try This Fall
