INSTANT POT MINESTRONE SOUP

Published Date: October 29, 2020 | Last Updated: March 16, 2023
Is there a soup out there that can beat this combination of fast, easy, healthy, and delicious? Um… no, there’s not. And if you don’t have an instant-pot, I highly recommend one! You throw the ingredients in, push a button, and walk away. No babysitting the pot. If you don’t have an instant pot, this can still be easily made on the stovetop.
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Is there a soup out there that can beat this combination of fast, easy, healthy, and delicious? Um… no, there’s not. And if you don’t have an instant-pot, I highly recommend one! You throw the ingredients in, push a button, and walk away. No babysitting the pot. If you don’t have an instant pot, this can still be easily made on the stovetop.

 

 

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

You can't beat the combination of fast, easy, healthy, and delicious!
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Course: Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2-3 ribs celery diced
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots (or one cup of diced carrots)
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut up
  • 1 cup frozen green beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp parsely
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup uncooked small shell noodles

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions

  • Using the “sauté” feature, combine oil, onion, and garlic. Give it a good stir and when the onions are soft, combine the rest of the ingredients.
  • Put the lid on, seal the steam valve, and push “manual” then set the time for 12 minutes. When the pot beeps, you can do a quick release.
  • Note: depending on the temperature of your broth, it could take quite a while (up to 25 minutes) for your instant pot to come to pressure. If you add very hot broth, it will come to pressure much faster. Also, it’s completely fine to skip the sauté step and to transfer ALL ingredients to the pot at the same time, then push start. If you take the extra step to sauté the onions, they will have a slightly sweeter flavor.

Stove Top Directions

  • In a large pot, Sauté onion and garlic in oil until onions are soft. Add carrots and celery, giving them a few minutes to sauté also, stirring often.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, and seasoning.
  • Let it come to a boil, then add the zucchini and pasta and let cook for about 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are all soft.
  • Serve with crusty bread and Parmesan cheese

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Hi! I'm Amber

I'm obsessed with all things food and a mom to five. Baking bread and using my instant pot are my favorite things to do in the kitchen, and I can't wait to bring all that I have learned to you! Connect with me on Instagram because there's where I basically live these days.