The Instant Pot. It’s all you hear about these days. But a pressure cooker? I wasn’t sold. And my husband was threatening me if I bought ONE. MORE. KITCHEN. GADGET. But, me, being me, went ahead and got an Instant Pot (read further for my marriage saving advice). And when I finally took my Instant Pot out of the box I found I just cannot stop using it. This gadget is magical! Pure magic! If you don’t have one, it’s definitely time to go get one. In fact, I like mine so much, I shipped one to my in-laws, just so I could keep cooking with it when we visited on Spring Break!
So, like any discerning person, I bet you are asking yourself-sure it’s great, but what are you actually making in it? Well, this Instant Pot Chipotle Black Bean Soup for one. You haven’t heard about the Instant Pot? Read further for some great information and this fabulous recipe!
An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, saute pan and yogurt maker all in one. That means that just about any recipe that is for a pressure cooker can be done in an Instant Pot. The Instant Pot is the hottest new trend in cooking and I just had to see what all of the hype was all about.
I got my Instant Pot as a gift (this is the best way to get around my husband’s pleas for no more kitchen gadgets, therefore saving my marriage), and true confessions: I was thoroughly intimidated. A pressure cooker? Isn’t that dangerous? What can I actually make in it? How do I even get started? This is a great Facebook live video from Laney Schwartz of Life is But a Dish: Instant Pot 101. (plus she’s just so stinkin’ cute!)
So I wanted to put this Instant Pot to the test. And how better than to test it than by making a soup from dried beans? And I know what you’re thinking (because I was thinking it too!)…Dried beans? But don’t you have to soak those overnight? Won’t it take forever?
And I got some answers. Dried beans-yes! Cheap, easy to find, easy to store in the recesses of my cupboards, no gummy salty residue to wash off. Soak overnight-no! Not when you’re using the Instant Pot! Takes forever-no! It took me about 1 and a half hours from start to finish and at least an hour and 15 minutes of that was hands off time where I was doing something else. SCORE!
I’ve since done a bunch of Instant Pot cooking-just this week, I made beets for salads, apple cinnamon oatmeal and pulled pork (don’t worry, you will see some of these recipes in the upcoming months). I’ve got plans to make quinoa, brisket and maybe even a cheesecake! I have made my father in law a convert and now we’re busy thinking up new recipes and ways to use our Instant Pots!
But first-Instant Pot Chipotle Black Bean Soup.
I love black bean soup. Really love it. But it has to have a lot of flavor because there is nothing worse than a one-note black bean soup. This soup fits the bill with a little smoky spice from the chipotles, and some citrus notes from the orange.
This soup is vegetarian, vegan (as long as you do not top it with sour cream!), and full of protein. Even my picky teenager likes it! Instant Pot Chipotle Black Bean Soup also makes great leftovers, it does thicken as it cools, but you can easily thin it with a little vegetable stock for reheating if it gets too thick for your taste.
Instant Pot Chipotle Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry black beans
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced 1 cup
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 chipotle peppers diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 orange halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- Optional Toppings: green onions sour cream, cashew cream, cilantro, chopped red onion, tortilla chips
Instructions
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Choose Sauté on your Instant Pot.
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Saute onions and red peppers in olive oil for 2-3 minutes until soft, stirring so that they do not stick.
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Add all remaining ingredients to Instant Pot.
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Secure lid and ensure vent is set to sealing.
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Cook on manual high for 40 minutes.
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Turn Instant Pot off (or leave on keep warm-it just may take longer to release on this setting).
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Natural pressure release (takes about 30 minutes) until pot depressurizes.
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After pot is depressurized remove lid.
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Remove bay leaves and orange halves.
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Use an immersion blender to get soup to desired consistency.
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Serve with whatever toppings you enjoy!
And here are a few more fabulous Instant Pot soup recipes:
Pressure Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup by Cook Fast Eat Well
Pressure Cooker Lasagna Soup by Who Needs a Cape
Instant Pot Broccoli and Four Cheese Soup by Heather Likes Food
Easy Swiss Chard Lentil Soup by My Wife Can Cook
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup by Sidewalk Shoes
Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder by The Typical Mom
Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup by Kalyn’s Kitchen
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup by The Creative Bite
Can you believe that I still don’t have an Instant Pot? I need to get one ASAP because this soup looks incredible!
Oh yes! They are so much fun!
I can’t wait to try this!
You’ll love it Jocelyn!
The instant pot is such an ahhmazing kitchen appliance! Love how versatile it is! This chipotle black bean soup looks so delicious!
Isn’t it awesome? I was not a believer until I started USING it!
I need to make this for dinner! I love black bean soup!
Yes! Yes you do 🙂
It looks delicious. And the fact that it’s easy makes it even better!
So easy! And easy is the best!
Black bean soup is so good! I need to try this version. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You will love it!
Looks great and simple!
Simpe is key :)!
Well, now I know what I’m making next in my pressure cooker! Looks amazing!!!
Thanks!
I’ve only used my instant pot twice. Need to try this soup asap!
I’ve been loving mine! It’s perfect for summer!
Thanks for providing such an appetizing recipe, Lane! This is a perfect lunch idea!
Thanks! I hope you love it!
I’ve heard so much about instant pots…are they worth the hype??? I’ve heard that it takes awhile for them to pressurize on top of the cooking time. Sounds yummy.
Totally worth the hype. Yes they do take some time coming to pressure, but I account for that time in my total time given for my Instant Pot recipes! Total game changer!
All these great recipes I see – i may have to get one of these things 🙂
You won’t be sorry!
How delicious is this! Saving this recipe, too. Looks so good!
So yummy! The Instant Pot has been a game changer!
YUM! This looks so good. Great for these cold spring MInnesota days we are having, right?! 😉 I have a regular old pressure cooker (which I love!) but I have heard SO MUCH about the Instant Pot! It must be amazing.
It’s a really great tool! I primarily use the sauté and manual functions, but just being able to do everything in one pot is fabulous!
Wonderful and easy soup recipe!
Thank you! XOXO
i’m not a huge soup fan but this sounds delicious and it snowed here yesterday so i might have to try this later today!!
What is it with this crazy weather? Snowed last Thursday for us. Crazy.
It has been a while since I made black bean soup. But it really makes a good, economical meal. The instant pot seems amazing.
The Instant Pot is amazing…black bean soup from DRIED black beans! So fast!
I just made this, and wow, it tastes great. Love the addition of the orange, which pumps up the flavor in an intriguing way.
YAY! So glad you liked it!
Forgot to rate it.
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Yum. Can’t wait to make this. Delicious. My kids are excited. They love black bean soup.
And it’s easy! I hope they love it!
I need to give this soup a try.
YES! Enjoy!