#quickandeasysoup

A quick and easy chicken soup that you can make in the Instant Pot. Great for a healthy and hearty meal.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs. 8 cups chicken broth. 3 carrots, sliced. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary. 1 bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup pasta or rice of your choice. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot. Add chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release of pressure. Open the lid and remove the bay leaf. Shred the chicken using two forks. Set the Instant Pot to saut mode and add pasta or rice. Cook until tender. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

A quick and easy chilled sweet corn soup that requires no cooking. Perfect for a refreshing appetizer on a warm day.

Ingredients: 4 cups sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen. 1 cucumber, peeled and diced. 1/2 red bell pepper, diced. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup green onions, sliced. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 cup plain yogurt. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon ginger, grated. Salt and pepper to taste. Ice cubes for serving.

Instructions: In a blender, combine sweet corn, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, vegetable broth, yogurt, garlic, and ginger. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve the chilled soup in bowls, garnished with additional cilantro and green onions. Add ice cubes to each serving for extra refreshment.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

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