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Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup

Published: Oct 30, 2017 | Updated: Aug 2, 2023 | Author: Neena Panicker

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Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup is loaded with potatoes, corn, bacon, and shrimp, finished with cream and gets a spicy kick from Chipotle chilies.  This Instant Pot soup recipe is quick and easy and perfect for a busy weekday.  To make the soup more of a chowder, mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.

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Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup is one of my favorite soups. It’s so quick and easy and really hearty and filling. And it’s also thick enough that you might even call it a chowder.  I love to have a bit of spice in my recipes. The Chipotle (pronounced ‘chi-poat-lay’) adds that spicy touch and is counter-balanced by the cream. Perfect.
You may be familiar with Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce. They’re commonly used in Mexican, Tex-Mex or Southwestern cuisine.  So what the heck is a Chipotle anyway? It’s a ripe jalapeno that’s been smoked. The word Chipotle comes from Mexico and means ‘smoked chili pepper’ in the Aztec language.
The great thing is you can add as much or as little of the Chipotle as you want. The amount called for in this Instant Pot soup recipe makes it spicy, but not crazy spicy. You can always add more in at the end, so if you’re sensitive to spice, I would err on the safe side, to begin with.

Tips and substitutions

For many years I’d been buying cans of Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce, and I would freeze the leftover chilies for later use. But now I’ve discovered Diced Chipotle peppers which come in a glass jar. It’s very convenient and easy to use and keeps in the fridge for a long time.


Since shrimp can get overcooked in the Instant Pot, you’ll add it in after cooking the vegetables and let it cook in the residual heat for 10 minutes. I find the shrimp is cooked perfectly at 10 minutes. It’s also possible to add the shrimp and cook it in the ‘Saute’ setting until done. This will speed up the recipe by about 5 minutes.


You can either use broth or homemade Instant Pot seafood stock if you’d like more of a seafood flavor.



You could omit the shrimp and make a delicious Spicy Instant Pot Potato Soup.  I use Yukon Gold potatoes for most of my cooking, including for this Instant Pot soup recipe. I sometimes substitute salmon for the shrimp and that turns out delicious too.


Here’s another tip for you that I use all the time. Since white wine really doesn’t keep for more than a few days, I substitute dry white vermouth. It works really well if you don’t want to open a new bottle of white wine. See my  Kitchen Hacks and Tips for more tips.


As for the flour that is used as a thickener, many pressure cooker soup recipes use cornstarch as a thickener after a dish cooks. I’m not a big fan of cornstarch except in Asian recipes, so I use flour  just like in my stovetop version of this soup recipe, and as long as I deglaze the inner pot before pressure cooking, the Instant Pot reaches pressure just fine.

If you’re new to the Instant Pot and aren’t familiar with how to use it, please read the Instant Pot  DUO Beginner’s Quick Start Guide or the Instant Pot ULTRA Beginner’s Quick Start Guide first and then come back here to learn how to make Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup.

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Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup Ingredients

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Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup Step-by-Step Instructions

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  • Instant Pot Duo:  Select the ‘Saute’ function.
  • Instant Pot Ultra:  Select the ‘Saute’ function and press ‘Start’.

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  • Add bacon to inner pot of Instant Pot and saute until crisp, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add onions, celery and garlic.

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  • Saute till vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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  • Press ‘Cancel’ and add white wine to deglaze the pot.  Stir to remove brown bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  •  If not completely deglazed, add a tablespoon or two of broth.
  • Stir in broth, milk, potatoes, corn, chipotle, salt, black pepper, and thyme.

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Instant Pot DUO Pressure Cook:

  • Close the lid and make sure steam release handle is in ‘Sealing’ position
  • Press ‘Manual’ (or ‘Pressure Cook’) and ‘+’ or ‘-‘ until display reads ‘1’ (1 minute).

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Instant Pot ULTRA Pressure Cook:

  • Close the lid.
  • Select Pressure Cook mode and adjust time to 1 minute (00:01).
  • Press ‘Start’.

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  • Instant Pot display will change to ‘On’.
  • Once the Instant Pot is pressurized, the float valve will go up.
  • The display will count down from 1 to 0; it will then switch to ‘Keep Warm’ mode and display ‘L0:00’  or ’00 00′ and begin to count up.

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Instant Pot DUO Quick Release:

  • Do a Quick Release: move the steam release handle to ‘Venting’. I like to place a folded towel over the steam release handle and move it to the venting position. Remove the towel after turning the knob.
  • When your Instant Pot is depressurized, the float valve will be in the down position.
  • Press ‘Cancel’ and open the Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot ULTRA Quick Release:

  • Press down on the Steam Release Button until it locks into place, and steam begins to come out of the Steam Release Valve.
  • When your Instant Pot is depressurized, the float valve will be in the down position.
  • Open the Instant Pot.

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  • Add shrimp and cream and stir to combine.

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  • Close the Instant Pot.
  • Allow the shrimp to cook in the residual heat for 10 minutes. *
  • Open the Instant Pot and serve.
  • Garnish each serving with scallions, parsley and/or crumbled bacon.

* Alternately, select the ‘Saute’ setting and cook the shrimp until done, and stir in the cream to heat through.

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Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup

Creamy Instant Pot Chipotle Shrimp Soup is a quick and easy soup recipe perfect for a busy weekday.  It’s loaded with potatoes, corn, bacon and shrimp, finished with cream and gets a spicy kick from Chipotle chilies.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 314
Author: Paint the Kitchen Red
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • ¾ cup celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock or Instant Pot Seafood Stock
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups potatoes cut into small (⅓-inch) cubes
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoon chipotle chiles in adobo sauce diced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Select the Saute function.
  • Add bacon to the Instant Pot inner pot and saute until crisp, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add onions, celery and garlic.
  • Saute till vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Press Cancel and add white wine to deglaze the pot. Stir to remove brown bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot.  If not completely deglazed, add a tablespoon or two of broth.
  • Stir in broth, milk, potatoes, corn, Chipotle, salt, black pepper and thyme.
  • Close the lid and pressure cook for 1 minute on High Pressure.
  • Do a Quick Release of Pressure (QR).   [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]
  • Stir in shrimp and cream.
  • Close the Instant Pot and allow the shrimp to cook in the residual heat for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish each serving with scallions, parsley and/or crumbled bacon.

Notes

  • Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. chopped onions, minced garlic, diced chicken, etc.
  • Adjust the quantity of Chipotle chilies to taste.
  • Instead of cooking the shrimp in the residual heat for 10 minutes, you can select the ‘Saute’ setting and cook the shrimp until done, and stir in the cream to heat through.
Adapted from Cuisine at Home Weeknight Menus

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 314 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 17 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 84 mg | Sodium: 579 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 8 g
Course Soups/Stews
Cuisine American
Main Ingredient seafood
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Comments

  1. Shamay says

    September 30, 2024 at 11:54 am

    This sounds amazing and I cannot wait to try it, but my 4yo won’t eat the shrimp. Can you sub shrimp for chicken? How would you do that in terms of cooking times/when to add?

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      September 30, 2024 at 1:04 pm

      Shamay, thanks for your question. I haven’t made the recipe with chicken, but you can. The only problem is that the potatoes will overcook if you dice them into small pieces. If you’re using bite size chicken, cut the potatoes about the same size or a bit larger and pressure cook for 4 minutes instead of 1 minute, with a quick release.The potatoes may end up well done still. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    June 14, 2024 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Delicious soup that my whole family loves! I’ve substituted both crawfish tails and lump crabmeat for the shrimp and they’re’ both excellent!

    Reply
    • Neena Panicker says

      June 17, 2024 at 8:26 am

      Stephanie, thanks for trying it out and glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Greer says

    September 03, 2023 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, I haven’t made this yet but plan to. Do you have a link to the dried chipotles in a glass jar (you mentioned them early on)? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      September 04, 2023 at 9:18 am

      Hi there, Thanks for your question. I went ahead and updated the link on the recipe card with the glass jar version. However, I don’t see it available in a single pack on amazon and the 6 pack is expensive! I do see it at my grocery store. If you have a Latin or Mexican store where you live, you might have luck.

      Reply
      • Greer says

        September 08, 2023 at 1:12 pm

        5 stars
        Many thanks!

        Reply
  4. Rnova says

    January 20, 2023 at 5:06 pm

    I don’t buy wines so don’t know much about using them in cooking. Can I use a cooking wine?

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 23, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      Yes, or just use some broth.

      Reply
  5. Michael Pallone says

    December 29, 2022 at 5:52 am

    12/28/22n- Made this recipe in the mini 3 quart IP. Used about ¾ pound of shrimp and ½ pound of Bay scallops. Added in ½ cup of optional bell peppers and ½ cup of thinly sliced mini carrots. Used 4 tablespoons of Kirkland crumbled bacon. I did not have chipotle chili peppers so I used a 4 oz can mild green chilis. I upped the chicken broth to 1 3/4 cups since I added extra seafood & vegetables. This just fit in the 3 quart IP so if you add optional ingredients you should use 6 quart IP. Came out Excellent! This will become one of my regular seafood recipes. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      December 29, 2022 at 10:51 am

      Michael, thank you for your detailed review. I’m sure your points will be helpful for others using the 3 quart!

      Reply
  6. valeria says

    April 29, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I just got my first Instant Pot! So you have been really helpful to help me how to use it and all the amazing things I can cook with it.
    About this recipe, Can I substitute the cream for anything similar? Also, I have a 8qt pot, do I have to change the cooking time?
    Thanks you so much!!!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      April 29, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks for commenting, Valeria! You could try coconut milk – it would change the taste of the soup, but I make other soups with coconut milk and they’re delicious. If you are okay with dairy, milk would also work – it wouldn’t be creamy though.

      Reply
  7. Connie says

    January 30, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    This was Spectacular! Mine looked exactly like the picture except the green onions! I even goofed and used Moscato Wine, 2% milk and half and half and it was still AMAZING! I’m doing Noom and this totally fit my calorie budget and even added a handful of raw spinach in my bowl and the heat wilted it perfect! THANK YOU

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 31, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Connie – thank you for sharing. I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe and it satisfied your calorie app!

      Reply
  8. Lisa says

    January 09, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    Sorry I forgot to rate it with my comment!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    January 09, 2022 at 2:07 pm

    This was so delicious and easy! Perfect for the winter! I added kale at the end and a little extra chipotle pepper -and it was a hit! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      January 09, 2022 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you, Lisa – this is one of our favorites too. Kale is such a great addition!

      Reply
  10. Robin says

    July 24, 2021 at 6:52 am

    5 stars
    So delicious!!!!! My favourite soup to make in my instant pot so far. I never have wine in the house so the first time I made it I just omitted and used more chicken stock. The second time I made it I found chicken stock with wine and used that. Both times it was equally as good. Added more chilies and the sauce it comes with because we love spicy.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      July 24, 2021 at 10:31 am

      That’s wonderful to hear, Robin! Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply
  11. Kara McCarthy says

    May 24, 2021 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    Super easy to make! I had all the ingredients in my home already. It was absolutely delicious! My family of 5 need a double batch next time because we finished the whole thing and wanted more! Lol

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      May 24, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you Kara – I’m so glad to hear you and your family liked it!

      Reply
  12. Mike says

    March 18, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Easy recipe to make and my family loved it!

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      March 19, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Glad to hear that, Mike! You should try this Chicken Curry Soup recipe too – it’s sooo good!

      Reply
  13. Arlene Murphy says

    September 16, 2020 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    My favorite soup. I just have to watch the heat in the 🌶 Actually used red wine instead of white since that is what I have. I used Lobster base from Better than bouillon. I omit any salt then.
    This is a fabulous recipe. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      September 17, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks Arlene! Interesting modifications you’ve made. I never thought to try it with red wine 🙂

      Reply
  14. Cheryl says

    August 31, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    I see it serves 5. Are they bigger or smaller bowls. Trying to figure out if I need to double recipe. I guess I should ask how full does the instant pot get after adding the shrimp? What are the serving size?

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      September 01, 2020 at 11:18 am

      Cheryl, I would say the quantity per bowl would be about 1 cup or a bit more. The Instant Pot is about 1/3 full. Hope that helps.

      Reply
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