Instant Pot Italian Chicken Soup

Step 1

Prepare all of your ingredients by chopping the veggies on a cutting board so you're ready to go. See note for advice on the chicken.

Step 2

Add the oil to the instant pot and turn it to high saute mode. Once hot, add the veggies- onions, garlic, celery and carrots and stir until tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the broth, bay leaves, salt and pepper, and 3 minced tomatoes. Place the lid on and set the valve to seal. Press, pressure and set the time for 25 minutes. Cook the orzo in a pot and drain with cold water running over the orzo to separate the pasta.

Step 4

Do a quick release on the valve and remove the bay leaves.

Step 5

Add the 1 chopped tomato, orzo, chicken, and herbs and place the lid back on, turning the valve to seal and cooking for 4 more minutes.

Step 6

Do another quick release and stir in the lemon, season to taste and serve with fresh parmesan and bread!