5 from 1 vote

Chop the vegetables, throw them in the pressure cooker, and relax while it cooks! This simple, naturally sweet Vegetable Soup is perfect for cozy winter days!

Looking for simple soups? Try my Vegan Vegetable Soup, Wakame Miso Soup, or Vegan Barley Soup!

Pressure cooker vegetable soup served in a bowl.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This pressure cooker vegetable soup is a filling, warming soup perfect for chilly days.
The pressure cooker significantly reduces cooking time, making it perfect for busy days.
A variety of vegetables means you’ll get a healthy dose of nutrients in every bowl.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup:

Pressure cooker vegetable soup ingredients.

Vegetables: Use potatoes, carrots, daikon, onion, shiitake mushrooms, and cabbage. Choose root vegetables or sturdy varieties that hold their shape well during cooking. For more variety, lotus roots, sweet potatoes, or burdock roots are also excellent choices.
Shio Koji: This is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from koji (fermented rice) and salt. It enhances the natural sweetness and umami of the vegetables. If shio koji is unavailable, you can substitute it with ½ teaspoon of salt and a dash of sugar to achieve a similar gentle flavor.

How To Make Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! The video, detailed ingredients, and instructions are on the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Place the prepared vegetables in a pressure cooker. Add water and shio koji.

Step 2

Cook until the pressure cooker reaches full pressure, then turn off the heat.

Step 3

Make sure the pressure is completely released and open the lid.

Serve in bowls, and enjoy this delicious and nutritious soup while it’s hot!

Recipe Tips

This soup has a naturally light and mild flavor. If you prefer a richer taste, add some vegetable stock. For extra depth, stir in butter or miso after the soup is cooked.
For safety, please ensure the pressure is completely gone before opening the lid.
Each pressure cooker works differently, so read the manual to learn how to use it properly and safely.

What To Serve With

To complement this pressure cooker vegetable soup, I recommend serving it with a slice of crusty bread, like a baguette or sourdough. You can also pair it with pickled vegetables to add a tangy contrast to the mild soup,

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