Instant Pot Frozen Salmon Soup in Minutes
On busy days when time is tight and schedules are packed, finding a healthy dinner solution that's also kid-friendly can feel like a culinary victory. This Instant Pot Frozen Salmon Soup for a healthy dinner solution on busy days. Packed with flavor and kid-friendly too!
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 14 oz frozen salmon fillets 400 g
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice such as jasmine rice or basmati rice
- 1/2 cup sweet corn frozen or canned
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth recipe here
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for serving
- extra virgin olive oil for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by dicing one onion and one carrot. Measure out half a cup of rice and half a cup of sweet corn. Gather your spices and vegetable broth.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add two tablespoons of avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and carrot. Sauté until they begin to soften and become fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Rice and Sweet Corn: Stir in the rice and sweet corn, allowing them to cook alongside the aromatics for an additional minute. This step helps to toast the rice slightly, enhancing its nutty flavor.
- Pour in the Vegetable Broth: Add four cups of vegetable broth to the Instant Pot, ensuring that the rice and vegetables are fully submerged. Season the broth with your desired spices, salt and pepper.
- Add the Frozen Salmon: Carefully place the frozen salmon fillets on top of the broth and vegetables. They will thaw and cook gently as the soup simmers, infusing it with their rich flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook the soup on high pressure for 6-7 minutes.
- Natural Release and Flake Salmon: Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure. Open the lid carefully and use a fork to gently flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients and serving sizes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 41mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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