How long does it take to cook in instant pot vs crockpot?

Generally, if your slow cooker meat, soup, or stew recipe calls for 8 hours on the low setting or about 4 hours on the high setting, it should be fully cooked in about 25 to 30 minutes in the Instant Pot . For chicken or turkey, use the 15-minute poultry button. While volume doesn't matter, density does.

Is slow cooking soup better?

Deepen the flavor of your food. Spending some time in a pot together is a great way for ingredients to get to know one another, which is why slow cooking is especially well-suited for making soups and stews .

Does an Instant Pot really replace a slow cooker?

Touted as the do-it-all appliance for good reason, an Instant Pot is a multi-function pressure cooker that easily doubles as a slow cooker . The difference between pressure cooking and slow cooking is substantial, so we love that one appliance can do both, along with a slew of other cooking methods.

Why is an Instant Pot better than a slow cooker?

Time: The pressure cooking function of the Instant Pot allows it to cook food much faster than a slow cooker . For instance, a pork shoulder in a slow cooker takes at least 6 hours on high to become shreddable. In an Instant Pot, you can have pulled pork in an hour.

Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook soup?

Yes, if you are using meat and dried beans and/or lentils as the pressure cooker cuts down on cooking time dramatically! For other soup vegetables not so much unless you're in a hurry, when it would speed things up. Otherwise the slow cooker is a better option for long slow cooking .

Can you overcook soup in a slow cooker?

"When a slow cooker is too full, it may not heat the food evenly," explains Leal. As a result, some parts of the dish may overcook, while others remain undercooked . "This can also increase the risk of foodborne illness, because the food might not reach a safe temperature throughout," she says.

Is soup better in a pressure cooker?

The pressure cooker has no rival when it comes to preparing soup quickly and easily . Not only do pressure cookers speed up cooking time, but they're also energy efficient. With so many different pressure cookers, it can be overwhelming to pick the one that's right for you.

Does an Instant Pot cook faster than a crock pot?

Do you cook a lot of things that normally braise in the oven or cook on the stovetop for a long time? They cook much, much faster in a pressure cooker. That's really it's biggest advantage over a crock pot, it's much much faster.

Do pressure cookers cook faster than crock pots?

Anything that takes eight hours to cook in a slow cooker can be cooked in about 45 minutes in a pressure cooker, and most things cook much, much faster even than that . Think: Vietnamese pho, start to finish, in half an hour.

How much faster does an Instant Pot cook?

Pressure cookers save you time by cooking foods TWO to TEN times faster than other cooking methods. They are the fastest way to cook delicious meals: beef roasts, chicken, rice, dry beans, you name it.

Is a pressure cooker faster than a slow cooker?

A slow cooker will cook food longer at a lower temperature, whereas a pressure cooker uses hot steam to cook food much quicker .

Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Published: Feb 9, 2023 · Modified: Nov 20, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Cheeseburger Soup is my new favorite soup! Your house will smell amazing and this soup tastes amazing. Who wouldn't like creamy cheesy soup with your favorite cheeseburger fixings on top?

I'm pretty positive you won't even miss the bun! Burgers are one of my favorite foods to eat in the Summertime and now that it is starting to transition over to Fall, this is the perfect alternative to a cheeseburger.

The weather is starting to get cooler here. It's that time of year when you have to dress in layers in the morning to stay warm and take the extra layers off in the afternoon. Lately, I've been craving soup or chili. There's a lot of soup recipes on this site and if you're trying to find more of them use the search bar located in the sidebar. On a desktop that is on the right-hand side of this page, but if you are using your phone, that is located towards the bottom of this page.

For more delicious soup recipes please try Lasagna Soup, 5 Ingredient Tomato and Basil Blender Soup, or Knoephla Soup.

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Ground beef 93% fat-free - Is considered better than higher fat options for several reasons. First, it has less saturated fat, which can contribute to heart disease and other health issues. Additionally, it tends to have fewer calories per serving, making it a good option for those watching their weight.
Onions - provide a sweet and savory flavor to the dish, while also helping to build the foundation of the dish with its aroma and ability to caramelize.
Celery adds a slightly bitter and salty flavor, along with a refreshing crunch.
Carrots - contribute a subtle sweetness and a hearty texture to the dish.

Chicken broth - The best type of chicken stock to use is one that is homemade. For canned stock, I look for ones that say reduced sodium or fat free.
Russet potatoes also known as Idaho potatoes, are a popular variety of potato that are widely consumed in the United States.Salt and pepper to taste
Dried parsley - Parsley is a type of herb that is commonly used as a garnish or seasoning in various dishes. It has a bright green color and a mild, slightly bitter taste. Parsley is a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as potassium and iron.
Dried basil
Milk - Dairy does not like me at all so I go for a lactose free milk such as Fairlife. It also has more protein in it.
Cubed Velveeta cheese or sharp grated cheddar cheese
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Optional Ingredients

Diced dill pickles, chopped bacon, shredded cheese,tomatoes, parsley flakes,lettuce for garnish
Sub ground turkey, Italian sausage, for ground beef
Other types of cheeses to try - swiss, pepper jack, or shredded cheddar cheese
Top with sour cream

How to Make Cheeseburger Soup in Instant Pot

Step 1: Turn your Instant Pot onto the saute function. Use the adjust button to set it to the medium setting. Once the pot has heated up, brown the beef and drain off all the extra grease. Add in onions, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, parsley, basil and garlic powder. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until it is translucent.

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Step 2: Add in the broth. Keep the pot on the saute setting so that the broth will get heated up while you are preparing the rest of the ingredients. Then add in the potatoes.

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Step 3: Cover the Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to “sealing.” Set the timer on manual high pressure to 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add milk to the Instant Pot. Make a cornstarch slurry by stirring the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl. Add the slurry to the pot. Turn the saute function on.The soup will start to thicken when, then add in cheese and stir. Enjoy!

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When the timer beeps let the pot sit for about 10 minutes. Then release any pressure that remains.

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Cheeseburger Soup

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Author: Jenna
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Easy
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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Description

Cheeseburger Soup is my new favorite soup! Your house will smell amazing and this soup tastes amazing. Who wouldn't like creamy cheesy soup with your favorite cheeseburger fixings on top?

Ingredients

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1 pound of ground beef 93% fat-free *see notes*
½ small onion, diced
3 cups chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes, cubed
1 carrot, cubed
1 celery rib, finely diced
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil, or seasoning of choice
10oz milk 1%
1 cups of cubed Velveeta cheese or sharp grated cheddar cheese
3 Tbsp cornstarch
3Tbsp water
Diced pickles, tomatoes, lettuce for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the ground beef in a medium non stick skillet and drain any extra fat.
While the ground beef is cooking chop your vegetables. Potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery.
Add the cooked ground beef, vegetables, salt, pepper, parsley, and basil to a crock pot. Pour in the chicken stock and let that simmer on low for 6 hrs.
Mix together the water and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add that to the slow cooker a long with the cheese and milk. Cover and cook on low for another 30 minutes.
Enjoy with hamburger toppings or whatever you’d put on top of your hamburger.
Serving Size: 1 cup

Notes

My WW Personal Points: 5 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

updated recipe ingredients 11/20/23

Nutrition

Calories: 222
Sugar: 6
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 19
Fiber: 1
Protein: 19

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Kay says
March 08, 2020 at 5:05 pm
We haven't had potatoes either time we've made it, but it has been delicious and I think I'll continue to leave them out. Without potatoes and with unsweetened almond milk it's only about 5 green WW points, even with the bacon topping!
Jenna says
December 02, 2019 at 1:18 pm
Yes, it is supposed to be more like a potato cheeseburger soup.
Tammy says
December 02, 2019 at 11:21 am
I made a stove top version - it has a strong potato soup taste and consistently. I like potato soup but my son does not. If I make it again I will leave out the potatoes and I added on some sharp cheddar in additional to the velvetta to cut some of the potato flavor and amp of the cheese taste. I did love it with some chopped dill pickles on top at the end. I am curious what it would be like with beef broth instead of chicken also. Nice for a cold winter day.
Christine @ myblissfulmess says
October 18, 2018 at 9:18 am
I made this for my family and everyone loved it, including myself. It has wonderful flavor. A little crisp crumbled bacon on top perfects this delicious and healthy soup. I used 93% lean ground beef, and have not tried it with ground turkey yet, but will try that next time. My kids even took some leftovers to school for lunch!
Jenna says
September 09, 2018 at 4:08 pm
I hope you like it! It tastes amazing.
Jenna says
September 09, 2018 at 4:07 pm
Yes. In a pyrex glass container or a freezer bag.
Carissa Nelson | Spoonful of Easy says
September 09, 2018 at 8:45 am
Yum! The weather just turned cool here too and I'm so ready for soups! Trying this tonight!
Sam says
September 08, 2018 at 3:43 pm
So you think you could freeze this soup?

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