Homemade chicken soup couldn't be easier to make in an electric pressure cooker like the popular Instant Pot. Chef and food writer Matt Degen shows you how.

Chef Matt's Instant Pot Chicken Soup

4 or 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 large carrots, peeled chopped
2 celery stalks, cleaned and chopped
half of one brown onion, diced
2 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon coarse salt
5 whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
8 cups of water

Note: This is for 6-quart electric pressure cooker

To make, put all ingredients in pot, stir, and set to cook for 25 minutes on high pressure. Use natural pressure release. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

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00:00 Introduction
01:56 What type of chicken for soup?
02:40 How to make Instant Pot Chicken Soup
04:39 Taking Bronco for a walk!
05:20 The big reveal
06:34 Note for Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
06:51 Tips for using chicken broth