Carne Guisada for the Instant Pot brings a hardy dish that is perfect in cold weather as a stew. It is great for the summer for tacos or to use as a meaty sauce for enchiladas. What usually takes two to three hours in a Dutch oven takes about 35 minutes in the Instant Pot.
Soups and Stews
Brrr… you won’t be cold with these soups and stews to warm you up.
Cioppino-Style Shellfish Stew
Cioppino-Style Shellfish Stew with cod, scallops, shrimp, and clams is based on the venerable San Francisco classic. Serve it with crusty sourdough bread to soak up the delicious soup. This soup makes an excellent choice for Palm Sunday or Christmas Eve dinner if you want something pescatarian-based.
Lasagna Soup with Chicken Kale Sausage
Warm yourself with hot Lasagna Soup with Chicken Kale Sausage on a cold day. Make this delicious soup in your Instant Pot.
Beet and Lentil Soup – Share with Warm, Crusty Bread
Beet and Lentil Soup with ginger spiciness is a gift from the earth that you can share with loved ones with some warm crusty bread. If you like beets and you like lentils, this is the soup for you!
Smoked Oyster Stew – Treat Yourself
Treat yourself to this easy to make smoked oyster stew. You probably have the ingredients to make it in your pantry.
Black Lentil Chili with Red Chili Pods and Beef
Black lentils make a welcome change from the usual pinto beans found in most chili. This chili is also made with dried red chili pods for extra flavor.
Red Lentil Soup with Red Pepper Paste and Cilantro
Red lentil soup is one of my favorite soups. This one is a little spicy and great with freshly baked crusty bread slathered with freshly made butter. It makes quite a bit of soup so you can have leftovers for lunch or freeze some for another time.
Clam Chowder – A Homemade Family Favorite
Clam Chowder is a favorite of mine, especially homemade. My son has decided he doesn’t like anything that comes out of the sea. But, he likes this. This soup is full of flavor because of a secret ingredient – and it’s gluten-free. Serve it with Old Bay Biscuits and make it a family favorite.
Egg Drop Soup with Dumplings – Easy and Quick
Egg Drop Soup is so easy to make. Add dumplings and vegetables to make a whole meal.
Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash with Dutch Oven
Using this hack for Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash, you can get the deep flavor from hours of slowing simmering in a Dutch Oven, and the speed of Instant Pot will make it all happen in under an hour!