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Instant-Pot Minestrone Soup

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Minestrone Soup is a perfect family-friendly meal hearty enough for even the biggest appetites.  It’s the easiest, and best Instant-Pot Minestrone Soup recipe ever and full of protein-packed beans and loaded with veggies. This soup is filling comfort food in a bowl. The recipe includes a stove-top recipe plus recipe video. Your family will love this soup for dinner.Skip the trip to Olive Garden!

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This thick and hearty Instant-Pot Minestrone soup is so satisfying and full of healthy veggies and bursting with savory, comforting flavor.

instant- pot Minestrone soup

Hello Everyone! How are you all doing? Gearing up for the cold weather? We had beautiful hot summers that we felt were super short. While enjoying the amazing summers, you can hardly remember what the bitter cold is like until its time to remove your winter jackets from the closet. This is the time when you want to be inside the house, be warm and slurp in hot Soups and Stews.  We love preparing healthy soups at home and our kids simply love the minestrone soup.

This soup is the perfect easy comforting homemade meal on a cold winter day. Best of all, this quick Instant – pot recipe is simple to customize, hearty & full of fresh vegetables and beans.

 

instant- pot Minestrone soup

Best Minestrone recipe ever!

When you think of minestrone we often think of Olive Garden’s big warm soup bowl and of course all the fixings. Now switch your thought to this Best Instant-Pot  Minestrone Soup that will give Olive Garden’s Minestrone soup run for its money. You will be obsessed with this Soup in a whole new way.  Instant-Pot Minestrone Soup is full of fresh vegetables but is also loaded with amazing flavor and pasta giving this soup the status of a meal.

instant- pot minestrone soup

If you want to make your life easier here are some make-ahead tips for Instant-pot Minestrone soup

  • Chop the veggies the day before and store in an airtight container or zip-top bags in the fridge
  • If using dried beans instead of canned, cook and drain ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge
  • Leave out the pasta in the soup if you are planning on freezing the soup
  • Add the pasta only if you plan on enjoying this on the same day

This Minestrone soup has chock full of chunky veggies, beans, and pasta. Garnish it with some Parmesan cheese that gives it rich, salty flavor.  If you are vegan, totally skip the cheese or use vegan cheese and it is still flavorful. Serve this minestrone soup with some garlic bread and you have a simple, delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal.

instant- pot minestrone soup

Usually, we gravitate toward creamy soups, like this Instant-Pot Vegan Pumpkin Soup, this Instant-pot Vegetable quinoa soup or this Asian Manchow soup. But this Instant-pot minestrone soup is an exception. We have been making this recipe for years, and it’s our absolute favorite.

Can I switch ingredients in this instant-pot minestrone soup?

This is such a forgiving recipe in terms of switching ingredients. In Summer you can add summer veggies, play around with beans and even pasta. Few variations are given below
Vegetables: Butternut squash, peas, asparagus, yellow squash, green beans
Beans: Chickpeas, Cannelloni beans, Black eye peas, Barley, millet
Add-ons based on preference: Pasta, Tortellini, Quinoa, Brown lentil

Don’t have an instant-pot?

Not to fear. Check out the stove-top instructions for the One-Pot Minestrone soup recipe with video! You’re most welcome.

Can this Instant-pot soup be made vegan & Gluten free?

Of course! Gluten-free pasta is easily available in your local stores. Skip the cheese for a vegan version.
This  Instant-pot minestrone soup is packed with healthy, nutritious vegetables but is still rich and indulgent. Perfect for chilly winter nights!

Is Minestrone Soup Healthy?

The simple answer is yes. As per your liking and chosen ingredients, this vegan soup can contain a ton of vegetables and legumes. With the recommended ingredients, it is a good source for protein, vitamins, and fiber. It’s can also be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free pasta.

Can I have Minestrone soup if I am following a Low Carb or Paleo diet?

Yes, you can, for a low carb, and paleo friendly option, do not add pasta, beans, and carrots. Substitute them with cauliflower and green beans instead.

Do check out the Minestrone soup Video Recipe

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Instant- Pot Minestrone Soup

Instant- Pot Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup is a perfect family-friendly meal hearty enough for even the biggest appetites. Its the easiest, and best Instant-Pot Minestrone Soup recipe ever and full of protein-packed beans and loaded with veggies. This soup is filling comfort food in a bowl. The recipe includes a stovetop recipe plus recipe video. Your family will love this soup for dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Inactive Time 4 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves / minced
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes do not drain (14 Oz)
  • 1 can kidney beans drained & rinsed (14 Oz)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (14 Oz)
  • 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • salt more or less to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1-1/2 cup spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cups shell pasta

Instructions

Heat oil on 'saute' high.

Add the onion and garlic in the instant pot and sauté until lightly caramelized about 3 minutes.

Add zucchini ,carrots ,celery, saute 1 minute.

Add in the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button.

Add in the beans, vegetable broth , Italian seasoning , salt, Black pepper powder,Baby spinach and Pasta shells.Give it a nice stir .

Securely lock the pressure cooker's lid and set for 6 minutes on 'High'.

Perform a 'quick release' to release the cooker's pressure.

Serve it hot with your choice of fixing( garlic Bread )

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    Comments

    1. Soup was delicious.followed your recipe and was super happy with the result. it was much better than Olive garden.Would definitely recommend to others to try this.
      Thank you for posting.

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      • Hey Stuti, we are so glad to hear that! The best part about this Homemade minestrone soup is you want what you are adding and controlling the sodium in it too.
        Hope you try more recipes from our blog and share your feedback with us❤️
        XOXO

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      • Making the soup today in my instapot to freeze for the colder nights when I don’t wanna make anything. I added some smoked beef sausage and chopped bell pepper. It’s on high pressure right now getting ready to cook and I can’t wait to taste the end result. Looks totally yummy! 🍜😊

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        • Hi Colleen < that sounds super delicious !! Thanks for trying it and taking your time out to share your feedback with us :)

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    2. I tried this last month and it was absolutely fantastic! Because I use it as a main entree, I increased the amount of the specified veggies. I also used a whole wheat large penne pasta. This soup was far better than the one Olive Garden serves. Because it was a large batch in the Hot Pot, I froze it in containers. Took one out last week for dinner and it was just as good…..including the pasta I had originally added.

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      • Hi Swati , you can use 3 tbsp tomato paste and dilute it in water. You can even make tomato sauce at home by boiling 4 large tomatoes in hot water remove the skin and seeds and make a puree.

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    4. Wow – just made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I made it according to the recipe and we loved it. Next time I would add a 1/4 cup more pasta just cuz I like pasta!

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      • Hi Sumy, Thanks it’s indeed super delicious! We have shared it in the post too.. you can add water instead of veggie broth :)

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    12. I wouldn’t have thought to add tomato sauce to this. I always add the diced tomatoes but not the sauce. I bet it adds a level a “creaminess” to the soup more than just having the broth does!

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    13. This looks so delicious! And thank you for including directions for those of us without an instant pot! I know so many people love them, but I have such limited kitchen storage space right now, I’m trying to hold out on the purchase! This soup looks so good, I’m definitely going to have to try it!

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    19. I love a hearty warm minestrone soup! This looks like a fabulous recipe. So perfect for the cold-weather months.

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    28. I am totally crazy about this minestrone! I wish I had an instant pot! I totally have to get one! I mean, making this delicious, healthy soup in 6 minutes is crazy!

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    29. I just bought and Insta pot and have been loving it to death, we have made about 4 or 5 recipes in it and I can’t wait to try your recipe for soup.

      Reply

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