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Instant Pot Congee
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
What I love about this version is the PERFECT texture that you get everytime! It is so satisfying and no guesswork or "babysitting" the soup pot on the stove!
Instant Pot Congee is classic congee made easily right in one of our favorite kitchen appliances, the Instant Pot! This easy-to-make rice soup has a chicken (or vegetable) broth base and served with fresh toppings, like chopped ginger & scallions, shredded Iceberg lettuce, fine salt and white pepper.
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Instant Pot Congee
Hi Everyone, this Instant Pot Congee soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food.
It's an amazing rice soup that can be customized any which way that you want.
Instant Pot Congee Vs. Stovetop Congee
We also have another Congee recipe on the blog where we go into more detail about the soup, it's history and why we love it so much. That version is perfect for using up chicken or turkey leftovers.
This Instant Pot version has less variables to consider and it the perfect congee to make when you might not have leftover chickent or turkey to use. It would be very easy to make for any night of the week.
What I love about this version is the PERFECT texture that you get everytime! It is so satisfying and no guesswork or "babysitting" the soup pot on the stove!
How to Make Instant Pot Congee
(The full, printable recipe is at the bottom of the post)
I have included some step-by-step photos of how to make this Instant Pot Congee recipe to illustrate how easy it is to make.
All those fresh ingredients are just incredible to taste along with the savory, rice soup base!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for this recipe:
Soup Base
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or Jasmine rice), washed
- 8 cups water, adjust as needed for desired consistency
- 8 teaspoons liquid boullion (or 8 cubes) - we like the "Better than Boullion" brand
Toppings (For Serving)
- iodized salt or any fine salt – best for soups, amount to taste for serving
- finely ground white pepper, amount to taste for serving
- ½ head shredded iceberg lettuce, amount to taste per serving
- finely chopped fresh ginger root, skin removed, amount to taste, for serving
- 1 bunch chopped scallions (green onion), washed and finely chopped
Kitchen Tools
Here are the kitchen tools that you need for this recipe:
- Instant Pot
- soup ladle
- measuring spoons and cups
- 2-cup wet measure
- soup bowls, for serving
- soup spoons, for serving
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Instant Pot Congee
Yield:
8 servings
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Depressurize Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Instant Pot Congee is classic congee made easily right in one of our favorite kitchen appliances, the Instant Pot! This easy-to-make rice soup has a chicken (or vegetable) broth base and is served with fresh toppings, like chopped ginger & scallions, shredded Iceberg lettuce, fine salt, and white pepper.
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or Jasmine rice), washed
- 8 cups water, adjust as needed for desired consistency
- 8 teaspoons liquid boullion (or 8 cubes) – we like the “Better than Boullion” brand
Toppings (For Serving)
- iodized salt or any fine salt – best for soups, amount to taste for serving
- finely ground white pepper, amount to taste for serving
- ½ head shredded iceberg lettuce, amount to taste per serving
- finely chopped fresh ginger root, skin removed, amount to taste, for serving
- 1 bunch chopped scallions (green onion), washed and finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the Soup Base: Add the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot metal pot, and add the bouillon and the water. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, and make sure it is set to "sealing." Press the "porridge" setting. You can prep the fresh toppings while the soup cooks.
- Add the Toppings: Ladle soup into a serving bowl, add the shredded lettuce, chopped ginger, and scallion, and season with fine salt and white pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Instant Pot Depressurization: It takes up to 30 minutes for the Instant Pot to naturally depressurize, it is recommended for this recipe and other soup recipes and recipes where there's a lot of liquid in the Instant Pot.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 46Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 800mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best. If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a 5-star rating – it helps others find the recipe!
- This recipe post was originally published: 4/12/2022
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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.
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