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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

Comforting and nutritious classic minestrone soup. Simple and flexible ingredients made in the Instant Pot, cooked in 1 minute! Vegetarian & Vegan.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Shweta

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic,, minced
  • 1 cup small yellow or white onion,, diced
  • 1 cup carrots,, cubed
  • 1 cup celery,, cubed
  • 1 cup zucchini,, diced
  • 1 tomato,, diced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 1 cup mini farfalle pasta,, uncooked
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste
  • after pasta cooked
  • 1 can cannellini beans; , or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup spinach,, chopped
  • red pepper flakes,, optional

Instructions

  • With the Instant Pot on saute mode, heat olive oil. Saute onions until translucent and then add the garlic.
  • Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, tomato, italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Turn off Instant Pot.
  • Add vegetable broth, pasta, bay leaves, and water. Close the Instant Pot, turn valve to seal, and cook on Manual mode, high for 1 minute and quick release.
  • Open Instant Pot, remove the bay leaves, add cannellini beans, spinach, and stir. Add red pepper flakes and more salt, if desired.
  • Serve warm and garnish with more red pepper flakes, chili oil, or cheese.

Notes

  • Optional: if you are not vegan, you can garnish with parmesan cheese. 
  • For a vegetarian, animal-free rennet Parmesan cheese, a great option is BelGioioso and Organic Valley brands. 
  • Storage suggestions: Cool to room temperature to refrigerate or freeze. Will keep in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4366IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
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