Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup

Name: Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound 15 or 16 dried bean soup mix (any brand will work (toss the seasoning packet)); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1½ cups diced yellow onion; 2 ribs celery (diced); 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 3 cups water; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional (it adds a nice kick)); 2 bay leaves; 1 ham shank, ham hock, or meaty ham bone; salt (to taste and only if needed); grated Parmesan or Monterey Jack cheese, oyster crackers, crushed saltine crackers

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Dried beans are cooked to tender perfection without any pre-soaking in this deliciously seasoned Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup. Old fashioned comfort food at its best!

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:02:45 GMT