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    Home » Diet

    AIP Instant Pot Whole Chicken Soup

    Sep 9, 2019 · 6 Comments

    September 9, 2019 by Beth 6 Comments

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    bowl of chicken soup garnished with lemon and chives

    This AIP Instant Pot Whole Chicken Soup only uses one pot and minimal ingredients but has maximum flavor. It’s the perfect healthy chicken soup for chilly winter nights.

    bowl of soup garnished with lemon and chives

    Ingredients for AIP Instant Pot Whole Chicken Soup

    • Fresh Ginger
    • Garlic Cloves: No need to chop up the garlic because the soup will get blended.
    • Salt: Make sure to use sea salt as table salt is too ‘salty’ for this dish.
    • Water
    • Whole Chicken
    • Spinach
    ingredients for chicken soup on white counter

    How to make instant pot whole chicken soup

    1. Combine ginger, garlic, and salt into the instant pot. Next add the chicken followed by the water.

    pouring water into instant pot

    2. Close the instant pot. Set to pressure cook for 20 minutes. Once it’s finished cooking, wait 10 minutes then switch then switch to venting (quick release). Once the stopper has dropped, then remove the top.

    finger pushing button on instant pot

    3. Remove the chicken and set aside on a cutting board. This allows the chicken to cool slightly. Then remove the meat from the bones and shred the meat.

    using tongs to remove whole chicken from instant pot

    4. Next add the spinach. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup in the instant pot.

    spinach in instant pot

    5. Serve with the add-ins, if using (squeeze of lemon, avocado chunks and/or noodles).

    shredded chicken in broth in instant pot

    Tips for making the best pressure-cooked chicken soup

    • If you would like to add noodles, sweet potato noodles make a good add-in. You could also use jovial pasta. To cook them you need to bring the soup to a boil in the instant pot using the ‘sauté’ button after you blend the soup, add the pasta or noodles, and cook according to the package instructions.
    • This recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of salt. It may seem like a lot, but it is flavoring 1 whole chicken, 6 cups of water plus 3 cups of spinach. Not to mention, I'm using sea salt which tastes less salty than table salt. The soup doesn’t taste ‘salty’ just perfectly flavored. Please note that I cook with sea salt, which isn’t nearly as ‘salty’ as table salt.
    • If you’re adding avocado or noodles, then a squeeze of lemon will help add a little more flavor to your soup. Lemon adds enough flavor that you probably won’t have to add any additional salt.
    • Set the bones aside and store them in the freezer to use in Homemade Chicken Stock (aka AIP bone broth) later.
    • If you’ve got leftovers, don’t let them go to waste. Pack them up and then add them to the freezer.
    bowl of soup with soup and garnished with lemon and chives

    How do I make soup in the Instant Pot?

    It’s very easy to make AIP soup using a whole chicken in the instant pot. All you do is add water, aromatics and the chicken then let the pressure cooker do its thing. Next you add a few more ingredients, blend and add back in the shredded chicken.

     If you’re looking for other AIP instant pot soup recipes, try this Instant Pot Carrot Ginger Soup or AIP Instant Pot Congee.

    Can you leave instant pot full of soup overnight?

    While it’s possible to set your instant pot to warm, seal it then walk away for a few hours, I would not recommend leaving it overnight. The warming feature only stays on for a few hours before the instant pot automatically shuts off. The contents of the instant pot will not stay at temp which means you run the risk of food poisoning. And after all the hard work you put into making this recipe, I’d had to have you just pour it down the drain. Or worse, get sick.

    Is chicken broth AIP compliant?

    Not all chicken broth is AIP compliant. Honestly, most bone broth you find in stores will include ingredients like ground black pepper, tomato, mystery spices or ‘flavors.’ None of those ingredients are AIP friendly and it’s easier to make it yourself.

    If you're interested in making AIP bone broth by itself try my homemade recipe here.

    bowl of soup with spoon and garnished with lemon and chives

    Is homemade chicken soup good for immune system?

    This AIP Instant Pot Whole Chicken Soup is good for your immune system. Soup keeps you hydrated. Plus the warm broth helps break up congestion from a cold. Vegetables, like spinach, garlic, and ginger, are great sources of vitamins and minerals. But you don’t need to trust my word, it’s science! It’s been studied to show that the vegetables in the soup not only build a healthy immune system but also fight off viruses. [source]

    What to serve with chicken soup?

    • Paleo Cornbread (Grain Free, AIP)
    • Chopped Salad
    • AIP Mediterranean Salad
    • AIP Focaccia Bread

    Why you’ll love this soup?

    There are so many reasons to love this soup but here are my top 5.

    • It’s a twist on the classic chicken noodle soup because of the addition of ginger.
    • It’s almost creamy without the use of coconut milk because of the blended spinach. If you're looking for a creamy, coconut based soup try my AIP Coconut Milk Curry Soup.
    • It’s easy clean up because you only need one pot.
    • It’s completely homemade but doesn’t take all day to cook (even though it tastes like you've slaved away over the hot stove all day).
    • It only uses 6 ingredients. There are optional add-ins but they aren’t necessary.

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    5 from 4 votes

    AIP Instant Pot Whole Chicken Soup

    This AIP Instant Pot Whole Chicken Soup only uses one pot and minimal ingredients but has maximum flavor. It’s the perfect healthy chicken soup for chilly winter nights.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time50 minutes mins
    Venting time20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 473kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Immersion Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
    • 3 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 tablespoon Salt
    • 6 cups Water
    • 1 Whole Chicken
    • 3 bunches Spinach

    Optional Add-ins

    • Avocado chopped
    • Sweet Potato Noodles or Jovial Cassava Pasta
    • Cilantro
    • Lemon wedges

    Instructions

    • Combine ginger, garlic, and salt into the instant pot. Next add the chicken followed by the water.
    • Close the instant pot. Set to pressure cook for 20 minutes. Once it’s finished cooking, wait 10 minutes then switch then switch to venting (quick release). Once the stopper has dropped, then remove the top.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside on a cutting board. This allows the chicken to cool slightly. Then remove the meat from the bones and shred the meat.
    • Next add the spinach. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup in the instant pot.
    • Then add the shredded chicken to the soup. Serve with the add-ins, if using (squeeze of lemon, avocado chunks and/or noodles).

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    Notes

    • If you would like to add noodles, sweet potato noodles make a good add-in. You could also use jovial pasta. To cook them you need to bring the soup to a boil in the instant pot using the ‘sauté’ button after you blend the soup, add the pasta or noodles, and cook according to the package instructions.
    • This recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of salt. It may seem like a lot, but it is flavoring 1 whole chicken, 6 cups of water plus 3 cups of spinach. Not to mention, I'm using sea salt which tastes less salty than table salt. The soup doesn’t taste ‘salty’ just perfectly flavored. Please note that I cook with sea salt, which isn’t nearly as ‘salty’ as table salt.
    • If you’re adding avocado or noodles, then a squeeze of lemon will help add a little more flavor to your soup. Lemon adds enough flavor that you probably won’t have to add any additional salt.
    • Set the bones aside and store them in the freezer to use in Homemade Chicken Stock later. 
    • If you’ve got leftovers, don’t let them go to waste. Pack them up and then add them to the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 2098mg | Potassium: 1792mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24178IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 9mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

    Did you make this recipe? I love hearing your thoughts on my recipes so please rate and comment below.

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    Comments

    1. Naomi says

      October 28, 2022 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      This made my kitchen smell wonderful! Delicious tasting and satisfying even for my 13 year old who is feeling under the weather today. Thank you for this simple comfort food recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        November 03, 2022 at 6:15 pm

        5 stars
        I'm so glad. It's my pleasure.

        Reply
    2. Pam says

      March 06, 2020 at 3:43 am

      5 stars
      Made this soup a few times now. Easy and perfect for a cold night or when fighting all the germs going around. Makes enough to feed my family when there are just the 6 of us and can stretch to feed all 9 of us when everyone is home!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 08, 2020 at 12:18 am

        I'm so glad you can feed your whole family. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    3. Sonya says

      October 12, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of the easiest and tastiest soups I have ever made!!! The simple ingredients of ginger, garlic, chicken, and spinach blended so well together. The first time I made this I followed the directions to the T. The second time I put in only half the amount of spinach and blended that then put in the remaining chopped spinach to have a little more substance. Both times it was delicious. I will definitely be making this soup on a regular basis!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        October 13, 2019 at 9:50 pm

        Yeah! This made my day. This is one of my favorite soups as well. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply

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