Minestrone Soup Instant Pot Recipe
Description
Minestrone soup is a traditional Italian vegetable soup made with a variety of fresh vegetables, beans, and a flavorful broth. This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup recipe is a quick and easy version that can be on your table in less than an hour. It's packed with flavor and nutrition, and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Plus, it's budget-friendly and vegetarian-friendly too!
Prep Time
This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prep. All you need to do is chop the vegetables, open the cans, and measure out the spices. Then you're ready to get cooking!
Cook Time
This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup cooks in just 30 minutes. That's right, you can be enjoying a bowl of this delicious soup in less than an hour!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup small pasta (such as macaroni, shells, or elbows)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
1. Place the Instant Pot on the "saute" setting. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Press the "manual" setting and set the timer for 8 minutes.
4. When the timer goes off, carefully open the valve to do a quick release. Remove the lid and stir in the pasta. Place the lid back on the pot and set the valve to sealing. Press the "manual" setting and set the timer for 2 minutes.
5. When the timer goes off, carefully open the valve to do a quick release. Remove the lid and stir in the spinach.
6. Serve the soup in bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. Just make sure to use a pot that is large enough to accommodate all of the ingredients.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 15g
Recipe Tips
This soup is very versatile, so feel free to add any vegetables that you have on hand. Zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms are all great additions. You can also add a variety of beans and pastas to change up the flavor and texture. If you want to make the soup a bit heartier, feel free to add some cooked sausage or ground beef.
For a vegan option, simply omit the Parmesan cheese and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. If you're looking for a gluten-free version, simply use gluten-free pasta.
This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in no time. It's sure to become a family favorite!
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