Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
, about 1/3 cup, diced
- 2 cloves garlic
, minced
- 1 medium carrot
, about 1 cup, chopped
- 1 large celery stalk
, about 1 cup, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 32-oz can diced tomatoes
, I usually use fire-roasted or Italian-style
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 32 ounce carton
, 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- water - add only as much as needed to cover vegetables
- 1/2 cup dry uncooked small shell pasta
- 1 medium zucchini
, around 2/3 cups, sliced into halves or quarters
- 1/2 cup canned or cooked red kidney beans
, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup canned or cooked cannellini beans
, or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach)
or kale
- 1/2-1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
, optional but adds great flavor
- Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
, for serving
- Fresh parsley)
, finely chopped, for garnish (optional
- Instant Pot
, I have a 6 Quart DUO-Plus
Directions
- 1
Press the SAUTE button on your instant pot and allow to heat up for 2 minutes. Add olive oil and saute onions and garlic for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the carrots, celery, basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, vegetable broth, water and dry pasta.
- 2
In a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty bowl of soup that tastes like it came straight from your favorite Italian restaurant, but made easily at home? This Instant Pot Minestrone Soup delivers exactly that, channeling the beloved flavors of classic minestrone in a convenient weeknight package. It's the perfect meal to warm you from the inside out.
The magic of this recipe lies in the Instant Pot, which transforms simple, wholesome ingredients into a rich, deeply flavored soup without hours of simmering. Loaded with an abundance of healthy vegetables and hearty beans, this minestrone captures that authentic taste you love, reminiscent of a popular restaurant's famous version. You'll appreciate how effortlessly it comes together while building layers of deliciousness.
Get ready for a bowl brimming with tender carrots, celery, and zucchini, complemented by the savory depth of diced tomatoes and aromatic Italian herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme. Hearty red kidney and cannellini beans provide a satisfying texture and protein, while small shell pasta makes every spoonful a delight. The optional addition of balsamic vinegar rounds out the flavors beautifully, creating a well-balanced soup that is both robust and incredibly fresh-tasting. This is a truly satisfying soup that feels both wholesome and indulgent.
Feel free to customize this vegetable-packed soup to your liking. While the recipe calls for red kidney and cannellini beans, you could easily use great northern beans for a similar creamy texture. For an extra boost of greens, swap the fresh baby spinach for chopped kale. A dash of balsamic vinegar is optional, but it truly elevates the flavor, adding a touch of bright acidity that makes all the difference.
Serve this warming Instant Pot Minestrone Soup as a stand-alone meal, perfect for a cozy evening in. Don't forget a generous sprinkle of shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, and a flourish of fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.