Instant Pot Quinoa Soup w/ Vegetables

Instant Pot Quinoa Soup w/ Vegetables

from thishealthykitchen.com
35 min
6 servings

An Instant Pot quinoa soup that's hearty, filling, and flavourful with stovetop directions too!

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 large carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery ribs (diced)
  • 2 zucchini (quartered lengthwise + thickly sliced)
  • 1.5 cups frozen peas
  • 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups tomato sauce (or tomato puree of choice)
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt + pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Set your Instant Pot to sauté. Add 3-4 tablespoons of water, with the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, approx. 5 minutes. (Add more water if needed to prevent sticking.)

  2. 2

    In a large soup pot, add 3-4 tablespoons of water, with the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté over medium heat until softened, approx. 5 minutes. (Add more water as needed to prevent sticking.)