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Instant Pot Meatball Soup {Packed with Vegetables}

Name: Instant Pot Meatball Soup {Packed with Vegetables}
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon grass-fed butter, ghee or avocado oil; 3/4 yellow onion, diced; 4-5 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- this is my favorite sea salt); 1 pound Dino kale, de-ribbed and cut into ribbons or chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces; 3 celery, sliced; 14 oz quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 9 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 4 cups homemade chicken bone broth or store-bought bone broth; 1 lb grass-fed ground beef; ¼ cup cooked Jasmine white rice {<-- this is my favorite rice} - optional; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or gluten free tamari; 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- this is my favorite sea salt); 1 pastured organic egg; 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped

Published: Jan 8, 2017 · Modified: Aug 20, 2019 by Emily Vidaurri · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 58 Comments

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Instant Pot Meatball Soup is so comforting and nourishing. This deeply flavored brothy soup is brimming with vegetables, herby aromatics and hearty grass-fed meatballs.

Instant Pot Meatball Soup is so delicious and warming, the perfect soup for chilly weather.

This beautiful soup is overflowing with so many lovely textures. It's packed with vegetables like Dino kale {my favorite kind of kale}, artichoke hearts, carrots and celery. And a little sweetness from crushed tomatoes.

It's loaded with big grass-fed meatballs that are chock-full of fresh cilantro and dill and studded with organic Jasmine rice.

Did you know that it's so easy to make soups in the Instant Pot?

Really, it's so easy to make almost everything in the Instant Pot. I make so many things in it, everything from short ribs to thai chicken to corned beef to spiced apple cider to stuffed seasonal fruit to cheesecake. Yes, even desserts!

But soups, they are so easy to make! It's amazing how fast they come together and are still so full of delicious flavor {without simmering for hours}.

You will need one of my favorite kitchen tools, the Instant Pot for this recipe. If you don't have one, I highly recommend them. Everyone who has one LOVES them! I even have two! Why? Because the Instant Pot is one of the greatest kitchen tools EVER. It's so helpful in the kitchen, even my former chef husband loves cooking with it. We love having two because it helps us get a main and side {or sometimes a dessert} cooked fast at the same time.

I'm even writing my first cookbook that's all about the Instant Pot! The Art of Great Cooking With Your Instant Pot {available NOW!}. That's how much I love the Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Meatball Soup is so easy to make!

All you need to do is prep all of the veggies, chop up the fresh herbs and make up the meatballs. So break out the cutting board, a sharp kitchen knife and a large mixing bowl. Get all of your veggies and herbs chopped, the artichoke hearts drained, and mix up the meatball mixture and roll all of the meatballs.

It only takes about 15 minutes to prep everything and 13 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. From start to finish, this savory soup will be done in around 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Meatball Soup is the perfect, cozy, nourishing soup for the colder, super chilly months, but it's perfect year-round too.

Instant Pot Meatball Soup

Instant Pot Meatball Soup {Packed with Vegetables}

Yield: 4-6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 19 minutes

Total Time: 39 minutes

Instant Pot Meatball Soup is so comforting and nourishing. This deeply flavored brothy soup is brimming with vegetables, herby aromatics and hearty grass-fed meatballs.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb grass-fed ground beef
¼ cup cooked Jasmine white rice {<-- this is my favorite rice} - optional
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon coconut aminos or gluten free tamari
1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- this is my favorite sea salt)
1 pastured organic egg
¼ yellow onion, finely chopped

For the Soup:

2 tablespoon grass-fed butter, ghee or avocado oil
¾ yellow onion, diced
4-5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- this is my favorite sea salt)
1 pound Dino kale, de-ribbed and cut into ribbons or chopped
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces
3 celery, sliced
14 oz quartered artichoke hearts, drained
9 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
4 cups homemade chicken bone broth or store-bought bone broth

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, cilantro, dill, coconut aminos, sea salt, egg and onion. Very gently mix until everything is incorporated and evenly distributed. Roll mixture into 2” meatballs, set aside on a plate.
Add healthy fat of choice to the Instant Pot and press “Sauté”. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, cumin, and sea salt, sautéing for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button.
Add the kale, carrots, celery, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, cilantro, dill and bone broth, stir to combine.
Gently place the meatballs into the soup. Place the lid on the Instant Pot making sure the steam release valve is sealed. Press “Soup” setting then “-“ and decrease to 13 minutes.
When the Instant Pot is done and beeps, press “Keep Warm/Cancel”. Allow to naturally pressure release for 5 minutes. Using an oven mitt, “quick release”/open the steam release valve. When the steam venting stops and the silver dial drops, carefully open the lid.
Serve immediately and top with freshly chopped cilantro.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 333Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1586mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 8gSugar: 7gProtein: 30g

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About Emily Vidaurri

Emily Vidaurri is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded wife and mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author - The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot {ranked in Amazon's top 10 new releases - gluten free recipes}, Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot {ranked as a #1 New Release BEST SELLER!!}, Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot , The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes, food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible. Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips at Recipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube plus grab her free eBook Holistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >> About Emily.

Comments

Carol Little R.H.

January 09, 2017 at 8:34 am

This dish looks like the ultimate comfort food. love the meatballs with cilantro!
Thanks! Have pinned and hope to make soon in my new Ipot!!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:21 pm
  
  Thanks Carol! I hope you make lots of yummy things in your IP 🙂
  
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Katja

January 09, 2017 at 9:09 am

I can't wait to try this! It looks so easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing. I love love my new instant pot!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:20 pm
  
  I'm so excited that you're loving your Instant Pot! Isn't it the best?! 🙂
  
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Renee Kohley

January 09, 2017 at 9:47 am

I was just wondering the other day if I could add raw meatballs to the IP and how they would turn out! Thank you for taking the guess work out! This soup looks lovely!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:20 pm
  
  Renee you'll love it! They turn out so awesome! Tender and juicy!
  
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Bethany via athletic avocado

January 10, 2017 at 5:30 am

Mmmm this soup looks like healthy comfort food at it's finest! Can't wait to try!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:19 pm
  
  Thanks Bethany! I hope you get to try some! 🙂
  
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Molly Kumar

January 10, 2017 at 10:33 am

What a gorgeous looking - healthy soup. Considering the amount of cold n rainy season we are currently going through, I'm all about warm homemade soups these days and this fits right in.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:19 pm
  
  Thanks Molly! 🙂 It's been raining for days here too!
  
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Jovita

January 10, 2017 at 10:50 am

This soup looks amazing. A perfect dinner on a chilly winter day. Yum!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:19 pm
  
  Thanks so much Jovita! 🙂
  
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Julie

January 10, 2017 at 11:15 am

That would be perfect for this winter cold we are living in. Thanks for the recipe.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm
  
  Stay warm Julie! It's been chilly here too.
  
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The Food Hunter

January 10, 2017 at 11:17 am

I could easily eat this all year! I love meatballs

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm
  
  Meatballs are so wonderful, such comfort food! 🙂
  
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Hannah Healy

January 10, 2017 at 11:37 am

I think I could eat bowls and bowls of this stuff! So delicious!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm
  
  I wish I could send you some Hannah! 🙂
  
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KC the G-Free Foodie

January 10, 2017 at 12:30 pm

YUM Emily! I'm totally trying this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm
  
  Thanks! I hope you get to try some! 🙂
  
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linda spiker

January 10, 2017 at 12:53 pm

Our family has rediscovered meatballs lately! I will have to try this soup!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:17 pm
  
  How fun! I hope you get to make some Linda. 🙂
  
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Anna

January 10, 2017 at 2:02 pm

I adore meatballs. I never would have thought to add them to the IP.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:17 pm
  
  They're so awesome in the IP Anna! 🙂
  
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Susie

January 10, 2017 at 2:04 pm

I need to make this. I think I have everything but the artichoke hearts. My favorite kind of recipe; soup.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:17 pm
  
  I love soups too! They add a nice bite and flavor, but I'm sure you could leave them out. 🙂
  
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Irena Macri

January 10, 2017 at 2:09 pm

I am absolutely loving all the Instant Pot recipes! This soup looks perfect. Totally going on the menu these upcoming weeks.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:16 pm
  
  Isn't the Instant Pot awesome?! I hope you get to make some soon. 🙂
  
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Halle Cottis

January 10, 2017 at 2:26 pm

I've been looking for an amazing meatball soup for my instant pot, and now I've found it! Can not wait to try this recipe, thanks for sharing it!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:16 pm
  
  Thanks so much for your kind words Halle! I hope you get to make some soon! 🙂
  
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Neha Mathur

January 11, 2017 at 3:34 am

This looks delicious Emily.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm
  
  Thanks so much Neha! 🙂
  
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Stacey Crawford

January 11, 2017 at 9:51 am

This sounds delish and you don't need to pre-cook the meatballs first. So much easier to skip that step. Thanks 🙂

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm
  
  Isn't that awesome?! I love how the IP is no-fuss! 🙂
  
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Michele Spring

January 11, 2017 at 2:58 pm

Yum, you make the best looking IP stuff! And a 30 minute soup? Count me in! Perfect for these chilly winter nights.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm
  
  Thank you Michele, that's so kind of you! 🙂
  
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Jessica DeMay

January 12, 2017 at 5:11 pm

This soup looks delicious, hearty, and satisfying! I love my IP, but I haven't made soup in it yet- that needs to change! 🙂

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm
  
  I hope you get to make soup in it soon! You'll love how flavorful the soups turn out! 🙂
  
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Hannah Healy

January 13, 2017 at 7:22 am

This recipe is so incredible and delicious, plus I had no idea your husband used to be a former chef! So cool!

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- Hannah Healy
  
  January 13, 2017 at 7:25 am
  
  Opps! I forgot I commented on this already! haha! Sorry.
  
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  - Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
    
    January 13, 2017 at 11:51 am
    
    xo no worries at all!
    
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 13, 2017 at 11:50 am
  
  Aww thanks Hannah! Yes, he worked in the industry for over 10 years in Los Angeles and Sacramento. 🙂
  
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Carrie Forrest

January 13, 2017 at 9:34 am

Oh another lovely Instant Pot recipe that I must try...they look particularly amazing and flavorful! Thanks for sharing.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 13, 2017 at 11:49 am
  
  Thanks so much Carrie! 🙂
  
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ChihYu

January 13, 2017 at 12:53 pm

I love meatballs and this instant pot meatball soup cannot come at a better time ! Super uber delicious !!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 15, 2017 at 3:40 pm
  
  I love how perfect meatballs come out in the Instant Pot 🙂
  
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Taesha

January 13, 2017 at 8:42 pm

We are deep into soup season and all those extra veggies are so on point! Love everything about this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 15, 2017 at 3:41 pm
  
  Thanks so much Taesha! 🙂
  
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Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)

January 16, 2017 at 4:27 pm

I just love my Instant Pot! Can't wait to try this recipe. Love all those veggies!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:56 pm
  
  Instant Pot's are the best! Hope you get to try some. 🙂
  
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Kristen

January 18, 2017 at 7:59 pm

With all of this cold weather we're getting here in Idaho a new soup recipe is just what I needed! This one looks incredible. And your cookbook sounds great! Can't wait for it to come out.

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Aubrey

January 24, 2017 at 8:37 am

I am making this tonight in my new IP. So excited! I was wondering if I could do turkey meatballs, or if you think that would take away from it? Also, would it change the cooking time? Thanks!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 24, 2017 at 11:18 pm
  
  Oh yum! I'm sure it will be just fine with turkey. I don't think it will change the cooking time, it should pretty much be the same for any kind of ground meat - although poultry can sometimes take longer (about 20 minutes in the IP). You could always test one meatball by cutting it in half. If the turkey doesn't look fully cooked, place the lid back on and set it on manual for another 5-7 minutes. Enjoy it! 🙂
  
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Donna

March 06, 2017 at 2:58 pm

This turned out really good, and I love that it can be made entirely in the IP. Thanks for a tasty recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  March 11, 2017 at 7:23 pm
  
  Thanks Donna! I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed it. 🙂
  
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Kelly

August 22, 2017 at 4:25 pm

This looks great. I plan on making it tomorrow (in the middle of summer, lol). Would regular kale be okay in this recipe, or too bitter? That's all they had at the store I went to, but I could run out again.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  August 23, 2017 at 8:16 am
  
  I'm sure that will be fine 🙂 I hope you enjoy it! I still love soup during the summer too.
  
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Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

October 01, 2018 at 7:11 am

I'm a huge fan of meatballs, they're just the ultimate comfort food so this soup is a must try!

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