Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

4.58 from 26 votes

Delicious and hearty, Instant Pot ham and bean soup is simple to make and ready to serve in 20 minutes. The perfect winter warm-up soup.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

2 tbsp cooking oil
2 carrots chopped (~ 1 cup)
2 ribs celery chopped (~1 cup)
1 onion chopped
2 cups chopped cooked ham
2 cloves garlic minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 15.5 oz. cans white beans such as Great Northern or Navy, drained and rinsed, or your favorite
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1½ tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp kosher salt
1 bay leaf
fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Set the Instant Pot to the “sauté” function. When hot, add the olive oil and let it get hot.
2 tbsp cooking oil
Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
2 carrots, 2 ribs celery, 1 onion
Add the ham and garlic and continue cooking for another minute or two.
2 cups chopped cooked ham, 2 cloves garlic
Add the chicken broth, beans, soy sauce, vinegar, poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, and bay leaf.
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 3 15.5 oz. cans white beans, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp white wine vinegar, 1½ tsp poultry seasoning, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 bay leaf
Press “cancel” to turn off the “sauté” function and use the “manual” and “+” and “-” buttons to set the time for 5 minutes (high pressure).
Once the Instant Pot has beeped and the timer finishes, carefully turn the valve to let the pressure out.
Carefully open the lid and remove the bay leaf.
Garnish with fresh parsley, optional.
fresh parsley
Serve with cornbread or corn muffins. Best when served warm.

Liquid smoke is also a great addition if you are looking for a smoky flavor. I add about ¼ tsp.
For even more flavor, add the bone of your ham to the soup.