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. Your family will love this soup for dinner. Skip the trip to Olive Garden!
This thick and hearty Instant Pot Minestrone soup is so satisfying and full of healthy veggies and bursting with savory, comforting flavor.
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Olive Garden Minestrone Soup in an Instant Pot is Super Quick and Easy
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.
Best Olive Garden Minestrone Soup 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.
Pro Tips
- 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
A perfect Dump and Stir Soup Recipe
This Minestrone soup has a chock full of chunky veggies, beans, and pasta. It is as easy as dumping all the vegetables in to the instant pot and let it do its magic. You simply cannot go wrong with the given instructions. Once ready, you can 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.
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.
What Vegetables can I put ?
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
How to make Olive Garden Minestrone Soup in an Instant Pot – Step By Step Recipe
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 )
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 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.
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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.Your family will love this soup for dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- Half (1/2) cup carrots chopped
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- One zucchini chopped
- 2 garlic cloves / minced
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes do not drain (14 Oz)
- A can of kidney beans drained & rinsed (14 Oz)
- A can of tomato sauce (14 Oz)
- 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- salt more or less to preference
- Half (1/2) teaspoons pepper
- 1-1/2 cup spinach leaves
- Half (1/2) cups shell pasta
Instructions
Instant Pot 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 )
Stove Top Instructions
Add olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini.
Let it cook for 5-6 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, italian seasoning salt and pepper. Stir together and let come to a low boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to medium and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add spinach and dried pasta shells. Let cook until pasta is done.
Taste and add more salt or other spices if wanted.
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Carissa says
Hi! If I want to leave the pasta out should the broth amount be reduced to account for what would usually be absorbed by the pasta?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Carissa, add 1 cup less of water or broth and you should be good. Perfect veggies soup. Hope this helps
MeganS says
Delicious soup! Easy to follow recipe. I would definitely make again. And it definitely helped clean out the vegetable drawer.
Nancy says
I made this last night! It was fantastic.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Nancy, we are so glad to hear your feedback!
Marie B says
Quick, easy and delicious! Made tonight for dinner, and the family loved it! ❤️
Scarlet says
I made it exactly as directed and it turned out great! Delicious and healthy, my husband and I both enjoyed it. We used Zoup brand vegetable broth.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Scarlet for sharing your feedback with us…hope you try other re recipes from our blog.
Saadia says
Thanks for a great recipe.i tried a low carb version ( but with beans) and turned out well. One question , do you use air fryer ? I have been looking for air fryer Pakistani recipes and don’t see many. If you are interested feel free to share them on a FB group with same name – air fryer Pakistani recipes.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Saadia, so glad to hear that.. hope you try other low carb recipes from our blog too.
Soniya Saluja says
Awesome!Yes we have air fryer recipes Nd would love to share it with you all Thanks will join the group.
Samantha says
Can this recipe for the instant pot be doubled and frozen?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Samantha, You can easily double the recipe. We prefer not to add the pasta when we make a batch to freeze. Leftovers can be frozen.
Leena Bendale says
making this today…Thanks dear for the recipe
Soniya Saluja says
Hey lena, do share your feedback with us :) xoxo
Sylwia says
Thank you Sonia for this beautiful soup. It was a new soup in our family but everyone loves it and now I make it regularly <3
Stuti says
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.
Soniya Saluja says
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
Colleen E McCune says
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! 🍜😊
the belly rules the mind says
Hi Colleen < that sounds super delicious !! Thanks for trying it and taking your time out to share your feedback with us :)
BLevinston says
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.
Swati says
Hi,
What are the substitutes for canned timatoto and tomato sauce. I don’t use canned stuff.
Soniya Saluja says
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.
Susan Wygmans says
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!
Sumy says
Soup looks delicious. Could you please help me with a substitute for vegetable broth in instant pot ?
The belly rules the mind says
Hi Sumy, Thanks it’s indeed super delicious! We have shared it in the post too.. you can add water instead of veggie broth :)
Deanna says
Made this last night. Followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing!
the belly rules the mind says
Hey Deanna , we are so glad to hear that :) XOXO
Stephanie says
five stars! better than olive garden!!!! this is going to be a staple recipe for me, for sure
Whitney Kutch says
This looks delicious! Instant Pots are such a great timesaver.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
How wonderfully rich this looks! I love all the veggies, and love the homemade version!
Tabitha Blue says
This looks so comforting and delicious!!! And definitely makes me want to get an instant pot… sooner than later!
Kasey Ma says
Yum! I love soup, and now that’s its chilly outside I’m gonna have to try this out. :))
Kasey Ma
TheStyleWright.com
Brittany Poulson says
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!
Megan says
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!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks megan! This recipe is original was made on a stove top but during to high demand or should I say obsession about this gadget ;) we decided to make it in it too :) do give it a try you won’t be disappointed 💁 💖
Janet says
Looking for stovetop recipe of minestrone soup!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Janet, here you go this is the recipe for stove top minestrone soup
https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/one-pot-minestrone-soup/
Enjoy and stay warm xoxo
lacyngo says
I love Minestrone Soup and this one looks so good!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks lacyngo.. hope you give this version a try :)
Julie Green Davis says
Perfect for this time a year. Cannot wait to try it.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Julie! Do share your experience with us 💖
No Compass Necessary says
Love instant pot recipes – this soup looks great, perfect timing for fall!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks 💖
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
This looks so good! This is perfect for this fall weather!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Marlynn! It’s a evergreen soup recipe but loved more in fall and winters :) ;)
Luci Cook says
Perfect for the cooler weather. Easy to make and delicious.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Luci, hope you give it a try :)
confettiandbliss says
I love a hearty warm minestrone soup! This looks like a fabulous recipe. So perfect for the cold-weather months.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Confettiandbliss.. hope you give it a try soon :)
elishaenoksen says
I love my Instant Pot and Minestrone! This post is a match made in heaven! :)
Monica says
Oh, I just love how quick and easy this is – and a healthy comfort food, to boot! Perfect as our weather (finally!) turns cooler this fall!
Caroline says
Minestrone is such a classic, I can see the IP being great to help speed it up a little. Looks good!
Jenna says
I was looking for hearty Fall soup to make in the instant pot. Happy to be adding this to my recipe collection. Going to try it this weekend.
Alrm says
1 can….. what size 14 oz? 28 oz?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Alem we have used 14 Oz can.
Jessica Formicola says
I love Instant Pot soups like this! So quick and easy!
Katie says
I love minestrone soup! It’s delicious and perfect for the season- and you made it in an instant pot! This makes you a hero in my book!
Real Food Real Deals says
This looks perfect for fall! I love the short cook time in the Instant Pot.
Beth Neels says
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!
heidymccllum says
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.
Sue | the view from great island says
I’m in love with my IP but I haven’t tried making soup in it yet, this is a must make today, love all those chunky veggies :)
Annissa says
A filling and hearty soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings. Looks so delish!