Instant Pot Leftover Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup

Name: Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked corned beef; 3 carrots, (chopped); 2 russet potatoes, (peeled and cubed); 1/2 head cabbage, (chopped); 6 cups chicken stock; 1-2 tsp. black pepper ((according to preference)); 3 oz. tomato paste; 2 tsp. Salt, ((to taste)); 1 tbsp. bacon fat; 4 tbsp. cream ((optional))

By Danielle on March 11, 2019, Updated January 28, 2024 160 Comments

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Deliciously buttery corned beef stewed with chunks of cabbage, carrots and potatoes in a flavorful broth, this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup is ready in under 30 minutes for the perfect feel-good meal!

bowl of soup with corned beef, carrots and cabbage

March is here. And do you know what that means?

Corned beef. And cabbage. And potatoes. Heartwarming deliciousness. I could not get enough of this stew. I feel like I could eat it for days.

Sopping up all the stewy deliciousness with a crusty piece of butter slathered bread....I'm getting excited just thinking about it.

But seriously guys, if you like corned beef, you are going to love, love , LOVE this incredibly quick and easy Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage stew.

It only takes 20 minutes to make this super easy corned beef and cabbage stew. Assuming you have some leftover corned beef.

sliced corn beef on a plate with side of mustard

No leftover corned beef? Don't fret, check out this easy Instant Pot Corned Beef Recipe or this sous vide corned beef to get yourself rolling.

Also, if you don't have an Instant Pot yet, read my complete Instant Pot Review to decide if it's for you.

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Why This Recipe Works
Step By Step Instructions
Cook's Tips
FAQs:
What if I Don't Have Leftover Corned Beef?
Spices Used
Is Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup Healthy?
Serving Options
Make Ahead Instructions
Freezing Instructions
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2 bowls of corned beef soup with potatoes and carrots

Why This Recipe Works

Using leftover corned beef enables this recipe to made in under 30 minutes.
Sautéing the cabbage in bacon fat adds an extra dimension of flavor.
It is great made ahead or served as leftovers.
It's so easy your boyfriend/husband/kids can do it.

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Step By Step Instructions

Chop up all your ingredients and have them ready to go.

cabbage, carrots, potatoes and corned beef

We start by turning our Instant Pot to saute, and heating the bacon fat. You can also use butter or cooking oil, I just LOVE the flavor that bacon fat adds.

Saute your cabbage for about 2-4 minutes, or until it starts to soften.

Add the tomato paste to the pot and stir.

Add the potatoes, carrots, leftover corned beef and seasoning and stir to combine. I add 2 tsp. of black pepper, but if you have a lower tolerance for pepper, add ½ to 1 tsp.

Add the stock and the cream (optional). Turn the IP to pressure and cook on high for 15 minutes.

potatoes carrots and corned beef in a pot with liquid

When done cooking, use the quick release to release the pressure. Season to taste with additional salt (if necessary). Serve in bowls with crusty buttered French bread. Seriously, the French bread is a MUST. Try this easy Crusty French Bread from Natasha's Kitchen.

bowl of soup with carrots, potatoes and corned beef garnished with parsley

Cook's Tips

Using bacon fat to saute the cabbage adds and extra layer of flavor and richness to the soup. However, if you don't have bacon fat, you can substitute butter or other animal fat.
If you don't have leftover corned beef, it's super easy to make using this Instant Pot Corned Beef recipe.
The cream in the recipe is optional, however, it adds the perfect amount of richness to the soup.

FAQs:

What if I Don't Have Leftover Corned Beef?

Follow this recipe for Instant Pot Corned Beef to have it ready in under 2 hours.

Spices Used

This recipe is very simple, using only salt and pepper. However, you can add 1 tsp. of yellow mustard seed if you want to add a little tang to the soup.

Is Corned Beef and Cabbage Soup Healthy?

Corned beef is a fatty cut of beef, and tends to be packed with sodium, so I'm going to say no. This is not necessarily a healthy food, however, in small quantities is not terrible for you. But who can eat small quantities???

Serving Options

My all time favorite is a nice fresh piece of crusty French bread with a thick layer of salted butter on it. You could also use tortillas or naan bread. Or really, this stuff is great just on it's own.

Make Ahead Instructions

Totally! I even sometimes think this soup is better the second day. You know, like Chinese food. Follow all the recipe instructions then store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Heat in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.

Freezing Instructions

Most definitely. make the soup then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in the microwave or on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.

2 bowls of carrot, potato and corned beef soup

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