Instant Pot® Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and bean soup doesn't get easier than this Instant Pot® recipe that's chock- full of great Northern beans and perfect for chilly evenings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 384 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Step 3

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.