Hi Mindy – really there isn’t a need for stovetop pressure cooker instructions. Electric pressure cookers don’t start counting down the time until they’ve reached pressure. So when you’re pressure cooker comes to pressure, set a timer and use the time indicated in the recipe. The stovetop pressure cooker cooks at a higher PSI but for most short cooking items the time is the same because the electric pressure cooker will take longer to come to pressure. With long cooking recipes, you’ll want to reduce the cook time by about 10%. The electric pressure cooker loses very little liquid as it cooks because they’re so good at regulating pressure. If your stovetop pressure cooker loses more liquid, you may need to add extra liquid.

Hi Dwane – I love a squeeze of lime on most Mexican dishes, so I assume it would add a little brightness to the soup as well. Let me know if you try it.

Hi Andy – you can, but I would increase the cook time to 9 minutes. Enjoy!

Thanks Lavinia! I like soups all year round too.

That’s great – thanks Lori!