by Carol Little R.H.
It's THAT time! Time for my power-packed Healing Soup ~ I've written about it for years and taught many friends from near and far to make this one and have on hand, in the freezer, for the moment we need to unleash the magic! I have been playing with my Instant Pot for about a year now, learning from some of my favourite real food blogging gals. It was time to re-create this fabulous Instant Pot Healing Soup. I hope you'll try it if you have this wondrous 7-in 1 marvel in your kitchen! If you don't have one -- I don't say this often... but if at all possible.. jump on this bandwagon and order one! I've included my affiliate Amazon link for your convenience. (Thanks in advance if you purchase through this link, I may receive a commission. It does not change the price for the purchaser)
Here is the Instant Pot in my kitchen!
Prefer the stove-top method? Here's my traditional healing soup recipe. Use a large soup pot!
Today I am making this powerful healing ally ~ packed with super hero herbs in my cherished Instant Pot. Take the time to make this healing soup for yourself. For your family and friends.
Instant Pot Healing Soup Recipe
The recipe below offers a precise step-by-step process. If you are new to soup making or to the Instant Pot, you may find these details helpful. If, however, you are a seasoned cook, you'll see that this recipe can be treated, as many can, as more of a template with room to add and subtract ingredients. My words of advice, though, please keep the onions, garlic, horseradish, ginger, cayenne if possible. This healing soup is delicious without chicken, made with veggie broth for those preferring vegetarian or vegan options!
For your health! Here it is ~ a detailed step-by-step printable for you
5 from 13 votes
Instant Pot Healing Soup Recipe
This soup is all about the super healing herbs within! I call them Carol's pack of healers! (in my kitchen, I am never without them... especially from November til April!)
CourseSoup
CuisineHerbal Medicine
Keyword#keto, #realfood, #whole30, Paleo
Ingredients
- 2tablespoonavocado oil
- 2onionschopped
- 1cupceleryfinely chopped
- 1-2fresh organic lemonshalved with seeds removed
- 10garlic clovesfinely chopped/minced
- 2quarts/liters bone brothchicken stock or veggie stock
- 2inchpiece ginger rootgrated
- 3-4incheshorseradish rootfresh, grated (about ½ cup)
- 1teaspooncayenne pepperor 3-4 small chilis, or 1-2 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1tablespoonturmeric rootpowdered
- Sea Saltgood quality, freshly ground
- Black Pepperfreshly ground
- 2cupspeas or chopped carrotsparsnips, squash etc
- 1-2cupschopped chicken breast
Instructions
Put the Instant Pot on 'saute' and add oil to the pot.
The oil heats quickly.
Add the onions. (and/or shallots if using)
Sauté until tender. (2-3 min)
Add chicken breast pieces (if using). Stir often until partially cooked.
At this point, also add 1 crushed garlic clove.
We will add the rest at the end to ensure garlic’s medicine stays intact.
Shut off the saute function.
Add the broth, horseradish, ginger, cayenne (or flakes or chili) and a dash of salt and pepper.
Add the other veggies if using and the lemon(s)
Set the Instant Pot to "manual" and go up/down to 8 minutes. Ensure that the steam release valve is turned away from you to the 'sealing' position. (i.e. opposite of venting position)
The Instant Pot will take some time for the pressure to build in the pot. When it is ready to start the process, it will go from "on" to 8... and start the count-down. While the maching counts from 8 to 1, it is pressure cooking our soup!
It will beep a few times to advise that is is finished and then switch to 'warming' mode.
You can either allow the IP to release pressure slowly over a 10-12 minute period, or carefully, release the pressure immediately (I use a wooden spoon to move the small lever to allow steam to escape)
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Pull out the lemons, and whole peppers (if using).
Add the remaining garlic, and turmeric if using, and serve.
Recipe Notes
NOTE: For those not ‘acclimatized’ to Horseradish, perhaps use ½ cup initially and then up to 1 cup My ‘extra ingredients’ are listed below; added when the mood strikes! ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Hot Sauce, 1-2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard, 1 tablespoon Hot Pepper Flakes, 1 tablespoon 1 cup good quality water (to stretch the broth) Turmeric powder, 1-2 tablespoon Paprika, Hot, Spanish, 1-2 teaspoon ANY herb or spice to change up the flavour…Your choice.
I cannot wait to tell you all about some Instant Pot cookbooks, created by some blogging friends!
I promise to share all about it asap!
Meantime.. check out this fabulous kitchen helper.. here!
Take the time to make this healing soup for yourself.
For your family and friends.
For your health!
ox Carol
Pin this one + make it soon. Freeze some + be ready with healing soup!
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Reader Interactions
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Carol L
"Set the Instant Pot to "manual" and go up/down to 8 minutes. Ensure that the ... is turned away from you to the ' ' position."
HUH?Reply
Carol Little
Sorry about that -- It's fixed now!
Set the Instant Pot to "manual" and go up/down to 8 minutes. Ensure that the steam release valve is turned away from you to the 'sealing' position. (i.e. opposite of venting position)Reply
Laura Duffy
What a great combo of ingredients! All of them are packed with healing powers, as you say. I'm going to have to give this a try!
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Mimi
I guess November-April is that time of the year when you've got to have some herbs around. Great soup!
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Carol Little
Yes. Of course.. Herbs are my passion. I have herbs in every meal.. all year long!!
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Kathryn
What an amazing combination of ingredients! Horseradish root is a new ingredient to me that I need to seek out. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
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Carol Little
You are most welcome. Buy it fresh when you can. It is around.. We do need to look for it though! Good Luck!
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jen
tis the season for healing soups! This looks very helpful
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Katie
This is definitely a recipe that I need on hand this winter!
Carol Little
Thanks Katie. I hope you'll try it and love it as much as we do.. It's definitely always in my freezer
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STACEY CRAWFORD
Perfect timing! My son came home from school sick yesterday, so I will be making this in my IP for us. Hoping it will protect me from his germs, lol. Thanks :)
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Carol Little
Hope you do make and your son feels better soon!!
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Renee D Kohley
I'm so glad you adapted this to the IP! I can't wait to make it!
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Carol Little
Thanks Renee! I hope you try it soon!
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CHIHYU
oooh they look so delicious! I love making healing soup in an instant pot!
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Hope
Love healthy nourishing soups like this! It sounds so easy in the Instant Pot!
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Carol Little
It is easy and this soup is a crowd-pleaser!!
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Tessa Simpson
My mouth is salivating imagining this savory broth in my mouth, wow, what a combo of deliciousness!
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Annemarie
This looks delicious and so nourishing for cold season!
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Carol Little
It IS packed with herbal healers!
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Joni Gomes
Loving the ginger in this soup! As soon as I have a bigger place with more space I am getting the instant pot!
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Kiran Dodeja Smith
Love new and nourishing recipes for the Instant Pot. Thank you!
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Carol Little
Hope you enjoy this one. Keep well!!
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Carol Little
Hope you enjoy it. This one is a true healing food. Have used for many years with countless clients and family members..
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Susannah
Looks like a fantastic addition to the cold-fighting arsenal! Pinning so I have it handy...
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linda spiker
A new way to use my IP! This is terrific. Thanks Carol <3
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Carol Little
I hope you'll try it Linda.. Especially as you move north.. LOL..
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Raia Todd
This soup sounds amazing for colds and flu! Thank you!
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Carol Little
It has been a life saver! Hope you'll make it for your family!
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