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white bowl with minestrone soup

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup – Easy Recipe


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  • Author: Melissa Riker
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 30 minutes 1x

Description

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is packed with hearty vegetables, tender pasta, and a rich tomato broth, this Italian classic is now quicker and easier to enjoy, making it the perfect comfort meal for busy days.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
  • 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 15-ounce can white kidney beans (cannellini beans)
  • 15-ounce can red kidney beans
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and allow to heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add diced onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and chopped celery, carrots and zucchini.  Add in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix.
  4. Add pasta, vegetable broth, and beans. Stir to combine. Press the pasta into the broth so it is covered.
  5. Turn off sauté mode and close the lid with the vent in sealing position. Set to SOUP setting (high pressure) for 5 minutes.
  6. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Then carefully manually release the pressure.
  7. Stir in the chopped spinach and let it sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: soup
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 146
  • Sugar: 4.4 g
  • Sodium: 750.8 mg
  • Fat: 4.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
  • Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.8 mg
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