Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup
A warm, comforting chicken and farro soup filled with carrots, celery, leek, and garlic in a tomato-seasoned broth. Dried thyme, oregano, parsley, and black pepper add gentle herbal depth, while farro and tender chicken make it a hearty choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or chilly day.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add oil, and select the Sauté function. Add carrots, celery, and leek; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour broth into the pot, then stir in farro. Push chicken breasts down into the liquid. Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Transfer chicken to a clean work surface and roughly chop; return to the pot and stir. Season to taste with salt.
- Calories 291.71 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 23.84 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 34.63 g 13%
- Total Fat 6.31 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 572.07 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 6.31 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 5.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 61.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.61 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 549.8 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 16.53 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 291.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chicken and Farro Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 291.71 calories and 23.84 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 572.07 mg (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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