Instant Pot Bean Soup

Instant Pot Bean Soup is a budget friendly soup that's made quickly in the pressure cooker with ham and a hearty blend of 15 beans!

📝 Ingredients

• 16 ounces dried mixed beans
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat (substitute butter or olive oil)
• 2 tablespoons white miso paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
• 1 ham bone or smoked pork hock
• 6 ounces chopped ham (optional)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1-15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1-2 teaspoons salt (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Sauté the onions in the bacon fat until softened, about 2-3 minutes, using the Instant Pot sauté function.
2. 2Add the remaining ingredients (except tomatoes and salt) and stir to combine.
3. 3Pressure cook on high for 50 minutes.
4. 4Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then use the quick release for any remaining pressure.
5. 5Stir in the tomatoes and add the salt, if necessary. (Taste before adding salt).
6. 6Remove any ham from the bone, chop up and put back in the soup.