How to Make Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and hearty bowl of Ham and Bean Soup to satisfy your cravings on a chilly day. This comforting and classic dish is not only delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make, especially when you have an Instant Pot at your disposal. With the help of this handy kitchen gadget, you can whip up a batch of this soul-soothing soup in no time, and the results are absolutely spectacular.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 4 (15.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot; add carrots, celery, and onion. Saute until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add beans, broth, ham, chili powder, garlic, pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select Soup setting according to manufacturers' instructions. Cook until flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1076mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1004mg