Imagine a soul-warming Italian chicken soup that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience, all thanks to the magic of a pressure cooker. This isn't just another soup recipe - it's a quick, flavorful journey through Italian comfort food that will have your family begging for seconds. In less time than it takes to watch your favorite sitcom, you'll create a hearty, nutritious meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rich, aromatic seasonings that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Italy.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500g chicken thighs, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping chicken thighs, dicing carrots and celery, and mincing garlic.
- Set pressure cooker to sauté mode. Heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring to prevent burning.
- Add chopped chicken thighs to the pressure cooker. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken begins to brown.
- Incorporate diced carrots and celery into the mixture, stirring to combine with chicken.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Close pressure cooker lid and set to high pressure. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform quick release.
- Open lid and stir soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Tips
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for maximum flavor and tenderness. The bones add depth to your broth during pressure cooking.
- Don't rush the sautéing step - allowing onions and garlic to caramelize develops a rich flavor base for your soup.
- For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup after cooking or add a splash of heavy cream.
- Fresh herbs make a significant difference. If possible, use fresh basil for garnishing instead of dried.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can use the sauté function after cooking to reduce the liquid or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Ensure your pressure cooker is sealed correctly before setting to high pressure to achieve optimal cooking results.
- Let the soup rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld together completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 95mg
