This 20-minute Easy Instant Pot Beet and Leek Soup recipe is chock-full of essential everyday nutrients and crazy delicious. It’s incredibly simple to prepare; perfect comfort on a cold winter day!
I grew up on creamy soups and stews. Even though the weather in Venezuela is HOT HOT HOT, yearlong, a good and hearty soup was never missing at our table. My favorite was always the beet soup, and over time I adapted my mom’s basic recipe to give it a fancier and more intense flavor.
So take advantage of winter’s sweetest treats and try this Easy Instant Pot Beet and Leek Soup.
This Easy Instant Pot Beet and Leek Soup is spectacularly gorgeous to look at, but it’s also amazingly delicious.
How to store beets
I love beets because of their sweet taste and because they store well and can last for weeks. To store them, just cut their tops loose and then place them in an unsealed plastic bag in the fridge. They should be completely dry before storing. Unfortunately, the greens will last only for a few days, but if they look fresh and perky, when you buy the beets, you can sauté them with some olive oil and garlic to make a delicious side dish for any entrée.
This beet soup is really easy to throw together once you have the ingredients.
The best part??
It will be ready in 25 minutes!!
Thanks, Instant Pot … I ❤️ you!
Go ahead. Jump on the beet bandwagon. They’re chock-full of essential everyday nutrients and crazy delicious. Serve this beet soup with a grilled cheese sandwich or garlic bread!
Happy Cooking!!
Easy Instant Pot Beet and Leek Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzle
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 large leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 1 ½ lb beets, peeled and chopped (about 6 medium beets)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons roasted pepitas (optional) (see notes)
- sour cream to garnish (optional)
Important
Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!
Instructions
- Turn on the instant pot and hit the “sauté” button. When it displays “Hot” add in the olive oil. Add shallots, garlic, ginger and leeks, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beets and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add turmeric and paprika; mix to combined.
- Add vegetable stock and coconut milk; stir to incorporated.
- Turn the instant pot off. Cover with the lid and select the “soup” setting. Adjust cooking time to 15 minutes. You can quick or natural release the pressure, it’s up to you. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully.
- Let cool slightly, then blend the soup using a blender, or an immersion blender, until smooth (see notes).
- To serve, drizzle a little bit more of olive oil, and garnish with sour cream and roasted pepitas (if using).
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
This is amazing!
I’ve made it twice in two weeks. Today I’m having it again left over, and on a whim I mixed in some cooked spinach, which took it to the next level.
Hello Rob!! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know.I’m so glad you love this too.
I lov beets and this looks like an amazing recipe. Do you have cook times for stovetop? I do not have instant pot.
Hello Gretchen, you can totally make this soup in the stovetop, just cook until the beets are tender, about 20-25 min. Thanks for stopping by =)
The pictures are mesmerizing and look like a work f art. Love it. I’m not a fan of beets but I’m attracted to your recipe.
Thanks Aish!
This soup look absolutely drool-worthy and you can’t beat the short amount of time it takes to put it all together! this recipe is definitely a keeper!
Thanks J!! Hope you give a try soon. Thank you for stopping by.
Your photo of this soup is a show stopper! Beautiful color & so healthy!!! On my list to do.
Hope you do give it a go!! It really is super duper tasty.
What a wonderful vivid colour. Beetroot is so good for you
Yes, it is indeed!! Thanks for stopping by, Bintu.