These 16 Instant Pot Soup Recipes Are Perfect For Winter Family Dinners

If the idea of a cozy soup sounds good but the prep and cooking time doesn't, we've got the solution: Instant Pot soups! You don't need hours of simmering to make a fantastic soup that will be a hit with the whole family — just an Instant Pot and some delicious ingredients. For busy families, these Instant Pot soup recipes will be a lifesaver. Plus, they make amazing leftovers, so you can cook once and eat from it for a few days! We've rounded up a variety of the best Instant Pot soup recipes for the Winter and for anytime. Keep reading for some dinner inspiration for your family.

1 Chicken Noodle Soup

For a quick and easy take on your comfort-food favorite, this recipe packs all the warmth and coziness you remember, with tons of veggies and lean chicken.

Get the recipe: Chicken noodle soup

2 Sweet Potato Soup

You've had baked potato soup — now, for a Winter twist on the classic, try sweet potato soup! The creamy soup isn't just delicious: it's also healthy, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Get the recipe: Sweet potato soup

3 Chicken Tortilla Soup

Tortilla soup is a restaurant fave, but making it at home has never been easier with this recipe that combines flavorful chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and just the right amount of spice.

Get the recipe: Chicken tortilla soup

4 Beef Stew

Beef stew is a hearty favorite for the colder months. This recipe is packed with tender beef and flavorful veggies, sure to warm you up even on the coldest evenings!

Get the recipe: Beef stew

5 Split Pea Soup

For a warm, creamy vegetarian soup, look no further than this split pea with a creamy pea and carrot base. The traditional version can take a long time to cook, but in an Instant Pot, it's ready in 30 minutes!

Get the recipe: Split pea soup

6 Butternut Squash Soup with Goat Cheese

Is there anything more perfect for Winter than butternut squash soup? The answer, of course, is no. This recipe takes the typical sweet and savory flavors of squash and adds another dimension of flavor with a touch of tangy, creamy goat cheese.

Get the recipe: Butternut squash soup with goat cheese

7 Cuban Black Bean Soup

Thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, you don't have to soak the beans to make this delicious Cuban-inspired soup. Plus, this version is vegan, rather than the ham-based traditional version, so it's great for anyone who's trying to include more plant-based foods in their diet.

Get the recipe: Cuban black bean soup

8 Vegan Lentil Soup

Lentils form a rich, hearty base for this Greek soup, which is totally vegan and full of flavor from a variety of veggies — all so delicious picky eaters won't complain.

Get the recipe: Vegan lentil soup

9 Easy Taco Soup

It's a quick, delicious weeknight fave that only takes minutes to cook in an Instant Pot! Plus, you can add all your favorite taco toppings to your soup, making it deliciously customizable for the whole fam.

Get the recipe: Easy taco soup

10 Chicken Tortellini Soup

You've had chicken noodle soup, now get ready for chicken tortellini soup, which takes a comforting favorite to the next level with small, cheese-filled pasta and a flavorful chicken-and-veggie base. It's your kid's (and, well, your) dream soup come true.

Get the recipe: chicken tortellini soup

11 Thai Coconut Soup

There's no shortage of palate-pleasing spices in this creamy soup, flavored with galangal, lemongrass, chili paste, and lime leaves and made creamy with the addition of coconut milk. You can adjust the spice level for younger palates.

Get the recipe: Thai coconut soup

12 Fresh San Marzano Tomato Basil Soup

If you love fresh, Italian flavors, this soup is for you. It's made with fresh, flavor-packed San Marzano tomatoes and a kick of basil — plus, it's vegan and paleo-friendly! Served with a side of grilled cheese, and voila, easiest dinner ever.

Get the recipe: Fresh San Marzano tomato basil soup

13 Sunday Chili

This hearty chili can be cooked either traditionally on the stove or quick and easy in an Instant Pot. Either way, you get a warm and tasty meal that also makes for amazing leftovers!

Get the recipe: Sunday chili

14 Carrot Soup With Ginger

This veggie soup is rich and velvety in texture and packed with just the right amount of spice. Plus, there's an interesting twist of citrus, and its creamy texture (which kids will slurp up) comes from the veggies, not cream, making it totally vegan!

Get the recipe: Carrot soup with ginger

15 Vegetable Beef Soup

With a tomato-based broth, chunks of hearty beef, and tender veggies, this is the perfect soup for cooler weather. You can also toss in any veggies you have on hand if you want to customize it to your favorites!

Get the recipe: Vegetable beef soup

16 Sweet Potato, Kale, and Chicken Soup

This soup combines lean chicken with chunks of sweet potato and nutrient-rich kale for a healthy, filling, and, most importantly, yummy soup.

Get the recipe: Sweet potato, kale, and chicken soup