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Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

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When I think of Instant Pot hamburger soup, I immediately remember Grandma Ida’s kitchen. Growing up, I’d watch her stir a big pot of hearty soup, the aroma filling the whole house. This quick, family-friendly version brings that same comfort to your table — packed with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and nourishing bone broth, it’s ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Now, with my own family — soup fans included — I’ve updated Grandma’s classic for the Instant Pot. What used to take an hour on the stove now comes together in about 20 minutes, without sacrificing flavor or nutrition.

Why This Instant Pot Hamburger Soup Is a Family Favorite:

This recipe checks all the boxes of a crowd-pleasing, nourishing dinner:

  • Quick & Easy – Prep and pressure cook in under 30 minutes.
  • Vegetable Loaded – Carrots, celery, and potatoes create hearty nutrition.
  • Protein-Rich – Ground beef adds satisfying protein to keep you full.
  • Gut-Friendly Broth – Use bone broth for added minerals, collagen, and gut support (great for digestion and immunity).
  • Comfort With Benefits – This isn’t just flavor — whole ingredients help support hydration, joint health, and nourishment.

Pressurizing this soup helps lock in nutrients and flavor more efficiently than stovetop simmering, and it’s an easy recipe that’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients in Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • ½ tbsp ghee or olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 sticks celery, sliced
  • 2 carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2–4 cups beef bone broth (or 4 cups broth + water)
  • 4–5 small potatoes, chopped
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions: How to Make It

  1. Turn your Instant Pot on Sauté mode and warm the ghee or oil.
  2. Add the onion, celery, and garlic — cook 1–2 minutes until softened.
  3. Add ground beef and a pinch of salt & pepper, breaking it up until browned.
  4. Stir in potatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, broth, and herbs.
  5. Lock the lid and make sure the valve is sealed.
  6. Pressure cook on High for 8 minutes.
  7. Quick-release the pressure, stir, and serve hot.

Tips From My Kitchen

  • Bone broth is a game-changer. Not only does it add depth of flavor, but it also infuses the soup with minerals and collagen — great for digestion, skin, joints, and overall comfort food vibes.
  • Customize it! Want extra veggies? Add zucchini or green beans in the last few minutes.
  • Meal-prep friendly. This soup freezes beautifully, making busy weeknights a breeze.

Let me know in the comments — what recipes bring back memories for you?

If you like this recipe, you’ll love this Sausage Lentil Soup (Instant Pot).

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Hamburger Soup (Instant Pot)

  • Author: Heather Love
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef

  • ½ tbsp ghee or olive oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 2 sticks celery, sliced

  • 2 carrots, diced (optional but adds sweetness and color)

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)

  • 2 cups beef bone broth + 2 cups filtered water
    OR 4 cups beef broth

  • 4–5 small potatoes (about ¾ lb), chopped

  • ½ tsp dried basil

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • ¼ tsp dried thyme

  • 1–1½ tsp sea salt, adjust to taste

  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and add the ghee.

  • Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic (reserve the potatoes for later) along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

  • Add the ground beef and another pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned.

  • Stir in the potatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and dried herbs until everything is well combined.

  • Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 8 minutes.

  • Carefully perform a quick pressure release.

  • Give it a final stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy the cozy soup — just like Grandma used to make!

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 8 min

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