We are about to make meal prep easy with 30 of the BEST instant pot bean soup recipes!
Dry beans are one of those pantry staples from the grocery store that often sit on the shelf because we just aren’t sure what to do with them.
Using the electric pressure cooker to make a hearty soup with great flavor is a great way make use of different types of beans in a fraction of the time over using the slow cooker.
What Types of Beans Can I Cook In The Instant Pot?
The best part about using an Instant Pot is that it is the perfect way to cook tender dried beans, whether you soak them or not. You can try using:
- small red beans
- navy beans
- white beans
- black beans
- cannellini beans
- pinto beans
- baby lima beans
- great northern beans
- or more!
What Do I Serve With Bean Soup?
Every Bean Soup recipe is a little different, however a nice crusty bread (such as garlic bread) is always a great option as a side dish. You can also serve with an Instant Pot ham shank or smoked ham hock – really you can’t go wrong with ham!
You can top the delicious soup with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese, as well as some italian seasoning. A nice fresh salad is also a great side dish option!
How Do I Store Leftover Soup?
Once you let the soup cool to room temperature, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Instant Pot Soup Recipes also freeze very well. You can store leftover soup in a freezer safe container in your freezer for up tp 3 months.
Let’s get to these amazing, delicious Instant Pot Bean Soup Recipes!