Chicken Noodle Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Chicken Noodle Soup is just good for the soul! Everyone should have a classic chicken noodle soup recipe they can go to on rainy days, sick days, or any day you’re craving that homemade chicken noodle soup vibe.  You know the vibe, when you want to feel warm and cozy inside and out.  There is something about chicken noodle soup that just makes me feel like I am home. 

The best part about this recipe is it can be made in an instant pot or pressure cooker.  (This is the one I use) This gives you the taste of a soup that has been simmering all day long, but you can make it in less than 20 minutes! No can opener needed!

Let’s Get Cooking!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp butter or margarine, ghee also works here
1 yellow onion, diced
4 ribs celery, sliced
3 large carrots, sliced (can also use baby carrots)
3 sprigs of fresh thyme, whole (will be removed when you serve)
1 ½ cups farfalle (bowtie) pasta (any pasta works here)
6 cups chicken stock or broth

*If you are making enough to have leftovers, I would also add 1 cup of water for additional liquid.  When you store it overnight or longer, a lot of the liquid gets absorbed. leave butter out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to soften.

Directions:

• Generously season the flour with salt and pepper. 
• Toss the cubed chicken in flour mixture until all pieces are lightly coated.  
• With the cookers lid off, heat the butter on the “sauté” setting of your instant pot, until melted and sizzling.  
• Place coated chicken in the instant pot, and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally as needed, so chicken is cooked evenly.  
• Add the onion, celery, carrots, and thyme.  Stir well, cooking 1 additional minute.  
• Add pasta, and cover with chicken stock, salt, and pepper.  Securely lock the lid, making sure the vent is in sealed mode.
• Cook on high for 6 minutes.    Remove sprigs of thyme and serve immediately … or save for later.  Can keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

I love to get a fresh loaf of sourdough from the bakery and serve toasted over this soup.  Yummm!

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