Warm Up With Our Hearty Bison Barley Celery Soup (Instant Pot Version)!
As the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of brothy soup to warm you from the inside out. This week, we’re featuring a delicious and nutritious Bison Barley Celery Soup recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite, with an easy adaptation for your Instant Pot!
Packed with Protein, Flavor, and Bone Broth (No Need to Buy!):
This soup boasts a succulent 2-pound bone-in bison arm roast, a cut prized for its rich protein content and intense flavor. The magic happens here: the entire roast simmers in the pot, releasing its natural juices and marrow to create a deeply nourishing bone broth. Forget store-bought options—this homemade broth adds an unmatched depth of flavor, elevating your soup to a whole new level.
Aromatic Symphony:
Chopped celery and onion form the aromatic base of this soup. As they sauté in butter, they release their fragrant oils, creating a base that entices the senses and whets the appetite.
Simple Ingredients, Big Results:
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a handful of readily available ingredients and minimal prep work, you can create a restaurant-worthy soup in the comfort of your own kitchen.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and try this comforting bison soup in your Instant Pot!
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Category
Soup
Cuisine
American
Author:
Greg Nott
Servings
12
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and try this comforting bison soup in your Instant Pot!

Ingredients
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2-pound bone-in bison arm roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup barley
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2 cups chopped celery
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups water
Directions
Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add the butter and melt it.
Brown the bison cubes on all sides in the hot butter.
Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
Stir in the barley, salt, and pepper.
Pour in the water and stir to combine.
Close the lid of your Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to “Sealing.”
Pressure cook on “High” pressure for 45 minutes.
Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the cooked bison and bone from the Instant Pot. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding the bone. Return the shredded bison to the pot and stir to combine with the soup.
Ladle your piping hot Bison Barley Celery Soup into bowls and enjoy!
Recipe Note
- For an extra touch of warmth, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
- This recipe is not only delicious but also adaptable. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, such as carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, or green beans, or experiment with different herbs and spices to personalize the flavor profile.
- Try adding one can of diced tomatoes or 2 tbsp of tomato paste.
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Bison Barley Celery Soup
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 45 minutes
- Serves
- 12
- Cuisine
- American
- Category
- Soup
- By
- Greg Nott
Ingredients
- 2-pound bone-in bison arm roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup barley
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups water
Method
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Set your Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode. Add the butter and melt it.
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Brown the bison cubes on all sides in the hot butter.
-
Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the barley, salt, and pepper.
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Pour in the water and stir to combine.
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Close the lid of your Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to "Sealing."
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Pressure cook on "High" pressure for 45 minutes.
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Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
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Carefully remove the cooked bison and bone from the Instant Pot. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding the bone. Return the shredded bison to the pot and stir to combine with the soup.
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Ladle your piping hot Bison Barley Celery Soup into bowls and enjoy!