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This Instant Pot hamburger soup is easy and flavorful! It’s a healthier comfort food meal that uses simple everyday ingredients like ground beef and potatoes.
If you’re looking for the stovetop version, head on over to my popular Easy Hamburger Soup instead.
Why you’ll love it
Tender ground beef enrobed in a tasty tomato broth… who can resist? This Instant Pot hamburger soup builds a ton of flavor in way less time. I just love how this appliance concentrates flavor and is pretty hands off. Open it up, and it’s as if this soup has been simmering away for hours.
I always make this simple, hearty, and affordable soup when I’m cleaning out the pantry. This Instant Pot ground beef soup recipe also happens to be super forgiving. Got some extra veggies? Throw ’em in. It’s all good! And the leftovers are very tasty. It’s a reader favorite.
What you’ll need
- Olive oil, onions, and celery – sautéing sweet (Vidalia) onions along with celery makes a delicious aromatic base
- Ground beef – it’s also known as hamburger, hence the name of the soup. I like to use 95% lean.
- Garlic – garlic lovers, add even more if that’s your thing
- Tomato paste and diced tomatoes – these pantry staples are canned at the peak of ripeness for perfect concentrated tomato flavor
- Beef broth – a 32 oz container equals the 4 cups required for this recipe. Easy peasy.
- Potatoes – Russet potatoes are my go-to variety for soups, but you can definitely use red or Yukon gold
- Italian seasoning – this delicious blend of dried herbs comes in a single convenient jar and adds so much flavor
Pro tip
- I like to use extra lean ground beef because it’s a bit less fatty, so you can skip the step of draining the fat once you’ve browned it. There’s still a bit of fat left, but I find it adds a nice flavor to the soup. If you do use a fattier ground beef, I would definitely drain some of the fat so the soup doesn’t end up excessively oily.
How to make Instant Pot hamburger soup
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Add the oil and chopped onion and celery to your IP. Press the sauté button, cooking for 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and meat. Cook until browned, giving it the occasional stir. I don’t drain the fat, but you can if not using extra lean ground beef.
Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and potatoes. Close the lid with the valve on “sealing”. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. After the countdown, do a quick pressure release. Season generously with salt & pepper, and enjoy!
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!
- I have an older 6 quart model, but here’s the latest version of the Instant Pot.
- Not sure how to store the other half of your onion? This onion saver keeps it fresh in the fridge.
- A sturdy ladle that doesn’t slop soup all over is a must-have.
Substitutions and variations
- You can definitely add in some chopped carrots at the same time as the celery.
- Several readers have successfully thrown in a drained can of corn and/or green beans. Or stir in some spinach after you release the pressure for even more veggies and let it wilt.
- If you’re sensitive to salt, use low-sodium beef broth.
What to serve with Instant Pot hamburger soup
- I like how hearty this soup is, so a dinner roll, breadsticks, or a slice of Cheesy Garlic Bread will round it out nicely.
- For a classic soup and salad combo, try spring mix with my Creamy Balsamic Dressing or this mouthwatering Beet and Spinach Salad to change it up.
Leftovers and storage
- Store leftovers of this hamburger soup in the fridge for 3-4 days in a covered container. The flavors intensify over time even more!
- I recommend reheating over a low heat in a saucepan, stirring every so often until warmed through.
- Leftovers will freeze well. Consume within 3 months. I like to store them in individual containers.
Let me know in the comments below if you gave this easy Instant Pot soup recipe a try. I’d love a review. Questions the blog post didn’t answer? Talk to me! You can also find me on Instagram.
Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 sticks celery chopped
- 1 pound extra lean (95% lean) ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 large Russet potatoes diced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, onion, and celery to your Instant Pot. Press the sauté button and cook for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the beef and garlic. Cook until the beef has browned, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). You shouldn't need to drain much fat if you're using extra lean ground beef, but feel free to drain some/most of it if desired (I didn't drain any).
- Stir in the tomato paste, then add in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, potatoes, and Italian seasoning.
- Close the lid, make sure the valve is on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the countdown has finished, do a quick pressure release.
- Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serves 4-6.
- Anything from about 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef will work.
- Use low-sodium beef broth if you’re sensitive to salt.
- Inactive time indicates the time it takes the Instant Pot to get up to pressure.
- Try the stovetop version if you don’t own an IP.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This recipe was originally published on January 30, 2019. It’s been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!
I made this on a whim and….WOW! It’s so tasty and a perfect, quick dinner for a gloomy day.. Will definitely make it again. Thanks!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂
I haven’t made it yet, but it sounds amazing. Has anyone tried it with Rotel? I have a giant can due to grocery pick up substitution. Wondering if it would work well…
That’s a good idea!
Has anyone tried fresh asparagus in this recipe? I have some I need to use up.
If you’re ok with it being pretty soft then you could definitely add it in. Or add it in once you’ve released the pressure, then press the sauté button and cook it for a few minutes until tender-crisp.
Soup was quite tasty as per the recipe. I’d make this again. Family enjoyed it too. May add some corn, beans & maybe some carrots next time I make it again. Will for certain keep this recipe as I think I could make it for scouts in the dutch oven. It’d be a warm meal and filling one after a hike.
So glad you enjoyed it, Ed!
I would have saved and made this recipe if I didnt have to also save your life story of which I have absolutely no interest.
Just give me the recipe not all the other shit and twaddle!
There’s literally nothing personal/not cooking related in the blog post. You must be a real joy to be around. Your entitlement astounds me (you’re getting a recipe for FREE and complain about 2 seconds of scrolling), but congrats for hiding behind your keyboard and spreading rudeness. Oh and please learn a bit about how SEO works. You don’t sound too bright. 🙂 XO
Geez, I don’t always enjoy reading blog posts in general, and I may gripe in my head a bit. 😇However, I just keep scrolling. We could use a little more kindness in the world. There are plenty of blogs in the sea, and anyone is free to find one more to their liking. Thanks for posting recipes for free. Haven’t made this, but I am always on the lookout for easy soup recipes.
I appreciate your comment, Shanan! I totally get it… no one likes ads (me included haha), but they’re a source of income for so many people, so I remind myself of that when I get irritated on websites that I frequent or YouTube videos. Sometimes negative comments get to me and I don’t reply as nicely as I usually do lol. 🙂
Omg I absolutely love your response ! Makes me choose to follow for more recipes. Thanks for the laugh! I haven’t even tried the recipe yet but items are on my grocery list!
Hehehe thank you 🙂
Yikes. How’s that entitlement going for you? So an idea: Instead of miserably attacking someone who gives you free information and recipes, instead of whining about the1.5 seconds it takes to scroll to the recipe (such a strain for fragile fingers), use your brain to learn how to copy and paste. Then copy and paste the recipe onto an email you send to yourself, or into a Word or Notes document. Save it in a folder on your device or print it out.
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Wow! That was sooo rude of you. Go buy a bloody cookbook and hope for the best from now on, “Karen”.
Thank you for the recipe that you shared FOR FREE on the internet. I have now made it and am delivering to my dad who isn’t feeling well. Smells divine!
Thank you so much 🙂 I hope your dad likes it!
If you don’t want to read the blog then just jump to the recipe. Obviously you have no idea what a blog is. Being nasty and crude only shows what a low life you are. Don’t like it leave!
Soup sounds wonderful, making it today.
Thank you, Debbie! 🙂 I hope you like the soup!
Going to try this tonight, but dont have garlic on hand. could I sub garlic podwer? how much?
Maybe 1/2 teaspoon?
My family and i enjoyed this a lot. Added in a bag of mixed veggies and a few more potatoes. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
You’re very welcome!! 🙂
I am bookmarking this. My family LOVED this soup. My preschooler even asked to have leftovers for breakfast the next morning.
So happy to hear that, Emily! 😀
This soup is really SO good! It’s very easy and quick! Like other reviewers mentioned, it is very versatile and other vegetables could be added or substituted. We threw about a handful mushrooms in there because we had them to use up. We also used chicken broth because that is all we had. My only fix would be the title (lol). I suggested this “hamburger soup” to my husband (who is the main chef in our household) and he thought by the title it sounded disgusting…but then we did grow up in the era of Hamburger Helper. I digress…this soup is a winner! You should make it!!
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! 🙂 Haha… yeah, I agree it doesn’t sound too appealing, but if you just think of “hamburger” as ground beef, it’s good lol.
This is a great recipe, the flavors were complimentary. Thanks for the simple ingredients recipe. I used beef cubes instead of broth, 4 beef cubes + 4 cups water.
You’re welcome!
I honestly don’t know if I’ve ever left a review on a recipe in my life. This however was the best that I had to let everyone know! The only thing I did different was we used sweet potatoes instead of regular. It was so simple yet so delicious. I’ve already shared the recipe with my family!
Aww thanks so much! 🙂