Some recipes just make life easier, and this vegetable quinoa soup is one of them. It's the quickest, easiest, and most forgiving soup you'll ever make. It comes together in just 1 minute in an instant-pot, uses simple pantry ingredients, and tastes like something you spent hours on. Unlike regular soups that might leave you feeling hungry an hour later, this hearty creation will keep you satisfied for HOURS.
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I don't know about you, but for me, there's nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot soup. And while I love everything from Manchow soup to Sweet corn soup to classic Minestrone soup, this Instant Pot vegetable Quinoa soup is one of my favorites! Whether you're sick or not, this Instant pot Quinoa Soup will warm you up from the inside out. It's warm & comforting that actually fills you up and is perfect for any season.
Ingredients List
Check the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Chopped onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Low-sodium organic vegetable broth
- Quinoa
- Tomato puree
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Green beans
- Zucchini
- Baby spinach
Step By Step Recipe
- Press Sauté (Normal) and let the Instant Pot get hot.
- Add olive oil.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, asparagus (if using), and baby spinach. Give everything a quick stir.
- Add tomato puree, quinoa, and vegetable broth.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Lock the lid and set the steam vent to Sealing.
- Select Soup/Stew and cook for 3 minutes on High Pressure.
- When the cycle ends, switch the steam vent to Venting for a quick release.
- Open the lid, taste, adjust seasonings, and serve warm.
Common Mistakes and Solutions
| Mistake | Result | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Not rinsing quinoa | Soup tastes slightly bitter | Always rinse quinoa in cold water or get pre-rinsed Quinoa |
| Adding too many veggies | Soup becomes too thick | Reduce the quinoa or add more broth to balance—I've had to rescue several batches this way. |
| Overcooking quinoa | Quinoa becomes mushy | Keep the simmer low and check at the 15–20 minute mark. |
Soniya's Top Tip
- Always rinse Quinoa to reduce the bitterness unless you are using pre-washed Quinoa.
- Always add hot water or hot broth to cut the pressure-building time dramatically and makes the whole cooking process even quicker.
Instant pot Quinoa Soup to the rescue!
I and my husband avoid carbs at dinner time, so a lot of time our go-to dinner meals are soups This Soup recipe is one of our favorites because you can skip the meat and you don't even notice it's missing. The hardest part is doing all that chopping 😉 But just wait till you taste the results of your hard labor. This Instant pot vegetable quinoa soup is one that you'll definitely want to add to your dinner rotation.
Easy to make, filling and delicious, incorporating a bowl of the stuff into your day-to-day life is a win-win. Oh, and did we mention that it was delicious?
How to Store
| Can You Save Leftovers? | How Long? | How to Store |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 3–4 days in the fridge | Keep in an airtight container; quinoa absorbs liquid, so add a splash of broth when reheating. |
| Freeze? | Up to 2 months | Let soup cool fully, store in freezer-safe containers, and thaw overnight before reheating. |
Substitutions
Keep the same quinoa soup base and change the add-ins and seasoning. It becomes a whole new soup every time. Quinoa absorbs seasoning really well and adds protein, making it perfect for global-style soups without extra effort.
- Italian - Add pasta sauce, chopped zucchini, 1 can kidney beans (rinsed), Italian seasoning, and a pinch of chili flakes. Finish with basil or parsley
- Mexican - Add 1 can black beans (washed and rinsed), corn, taco seasoning, cumin, and a little paprika. Finish with lime juice and cilantro if you like
- Indian - Add 1 can chickpeas (rinsed), peas, mixed vegetables or beans, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and a little ginger. Finish with lemon and fresh coriander.
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Conclusion
What I love most is how flexible it is. It's the perfect "clean your fridge" meal. Throw in your favorite veggies, leftover produce, or even canned beans, and it always turns out delicious. It's a warm, nourishing bowl that works for weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you need something wholesome without the effort.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Servings:
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Ingredients
- 2½ teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 6 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1½ cups tomato puree or Pasta Sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped fresh green beans
- 1 chopped zucchini
- 3 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Press Sauté (Normal) and let the Instant Pot get hot.
- Add olive oil.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, asparagus (if using), and baby spinach. Give everything a quick stir.
- Add tomato puree, quinoa, and vegetable broth.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Lock the lid and set the steam vent to Sealing.
- Select Pressure cook and cook for 1 minutes on High Pressure.
- When the cycle ends, switch the steam vent to Venting for a quick release.
- Open the lid, taste, adjust seasonings, and serve warm.
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Notes
Substitutions
Keep the same quinoa soup base and change the add-ins and seasoning. It becomes a whole new soup every time. Quinoa absorbs seasoning really well and adds protein, making it perfect for global-style soups without extra effort.- Italian - Add pasta sauce, chopped zucchini, 1 can kidney beans (rinsed), Italian seasoning, and a pinch of chili flakes. Finish with basil or parsley
- Mexican - Add 1 can black beans (washed and rinsed), corn, taco seasoning, cumin, and a little paprika. Finish with lime juice and cilantro if you like
- Indian - Add 1 can chickpeas (rinsed), peas, mixed vegetables or beans, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and a little ginger. Finish with lemon and fresh coriander.
Marie says
Making soups in the Instant Pot is so quick and easy. This veggie quinoa soup looks so comforting and hearty. Love the use of all the fresh vegetables and the quinoa for added protein.
courtneynoonan says
The Instant Pot is so great for soup making. This soup looks perfect for a busy night, and I really love all the vegetables.
valentina maria kenney wein says
This sounds like such a delicious and hearty soup -- and I love how it fits into so many specific diets, making it easy to serve to a big crowd. Yum!
Kavita Favelle says
Loving the name of your blog, by the way! This has been the slogan for my blog for many years and is absolutely a motto I live by! <3 The veggie quinoa soup looks really comforting, as well as very straightforward to make using the instant pot!
Vicky says
This is healthy but looks so filling. I think it would work well with the Weight Watchers plan I am following. You can't beat and instant pot for ease!
Shannon says
I will have to try this! Im new to Quinoa but have quickly fallen hard for it since im a HUGE rice lover. This looks yummy and healthy!
Soniya Saluja says
Yes!! Do give it a try..my family is also a rice lover,but we slowing did the transition and now we love quinoa more then rice ?
Shubha says
the quinoa soup looks really lovely.. I really love the recipe:)
Soniya Saluja says
So glad to hear that Shubha,hop h you give it a try soon!
moondreams says
i need to get an instant pot. I keep finding too many yummy recipes!
Autumn Jenkins says
This looks amazing! Will be trying this recipe out!
Heather says
This looks fantastic and filling. Yum!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Heather ?
Kat says
How much Italian seasoning?
Soniya Saluja says
Kat I used 1Tbsp of Italian seasoning 🙂
biancadottin says
This soup looks amazing! I've been trying to eat healthier and cut down on red meat. This looks like a tasty and easy alternative.
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Biancadottin, do give it a try..you will love it! You can add red beans, chickpeas or even lentils in it.
Leah says
This sounds so delicious and simple!! Love my instant pot!! Thanks for another great recipe, saving for later!
Leah says
Love this. Do you know calories per serving?
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Leah, it's around 250 calories per serving.(soup bowl)
Sowjanya says
Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I made it yesterday for dinner and My family enjoyed it very much.
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Sowjanya, so glad to hear that 🙂 it's just a filling and easy recipe right? You can play with the recipe ..add your choice of beans in it . Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Soniya Saluja says
Go your it Leah, you won’t be disappointed at all
Lucy says
Can you make it not in a pressure cooker?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Lucy, you can make it in a pressure cooker, Instant pot or on stove top too 🙂
Cami says
Just made this today, with a couple of substitutions because I had slightly different vegetables on hand. It's beyond delicious, quick, and oh so easy!!!! Thanks for sharing
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Cami, so glad to hear your experience with us! As I said it's the easiest soup ever 😉 you can switch the ingredients around and enjoy it! P.s WINTER is coming ??
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I love soup, especially this time of year! This soup looks delicious and so flavorful!
confettiandbliss says
What a delicious-looking vegetable soup! The colors and flavors are beautiful. Just viewing the images I can almost smell the delightful aroma of this yummy recipe.
Dianna says
I love this wonderful recipe. Having a delicious soup after a long day is the best.
Luci Cook says
That looks like a really yummy soup. Perfect for the cold.
Kasey Ma says
Mmm this looks fantastic! This is the perfect fall recipe.
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marielaoviedo says
That looks so good! Especially with this weather!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This dish looks so rich and delicious! I love, love how easy it is to make. I might make this for dinner!
janna says
I just got an instant pot so going to try this out!
Caroline says
Should the quinoa be cooked? Thank you!!!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Caroline, you have to add uncooked quinoa.. they will cook in the IP.
Do share your experience after you make this delicious vegetable quinoa soup
Xoxo
Julianne says
Hello! This recipe is absolutely delicious! I love everything about it, the combination of healthy ingredients, simplicity, and flavour.
My one huge issue though is I can't seem to be able to make this recipe as easily as it says in the recipe. I keep getting the burn signal. The first time I made it I got the burn signal 4 times and never got to ctually cook it. I just ended up eating it undercooked because it had been nearly an hour and I was too hungry. Tonight I am making it again, I followed the quantities very precisely, and the same thing has happened again. My instant pot keeps saying burn. Any suggestions why this is happening? What size instant pot do you have? Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Julianne, firstly thanks for taking your time out to share your experience with us! We use a 6qt IP for our receipes. I can think of 1 reason for the burn notice...
? tomato puree can be your culprit . We have heard many many people get burnt notice when using tomato puree. We would suggest add the tomato puree last and do not stir. Hopefully you.wont see the burnt sigh again.
Thnaks once again xoxo
Geetha says
Hi
I tried quinoa vegetable soup recipe. It was delicious. Thank you for the instant pot recipes. I had an issue with my instant pot. I set it 4 minutes on soup mode as per the recipe instructions ( the recipe said 3 but I set it 4) but for some reason the 4 minutes timer took for ever to count down. I had to turn off my IP at 2 minutes as it was already more than 45 minutes . Can you let me what may have gone wrong? Other than this, recipe turned out to be super good
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Geetha, glad to hear you enjoyed the quinoa soup. Next time do try the tortilla quinoa soup. I can't pin point the reason.. maybe you by mistakenly pressed delay or check the maybe the pressure mode may be it was low.
Kay says
@Soniya Saluja, maybe the sealing ring wasn't situated correctly. I have this problem sometimes with the aftermarket rings I bought. You'll know because it doesn't get to pressure and then there will be steam releasing along the lid. Hopefully it's not a problem with my your ip itself!
Geetha says
Thank you. I did try the tortilla and quinoa soup and the paneer vegetable biryani. Both were very delicious. Thanks for posting such easy and delicious recipes.
I will try again sometime soon with the soup mode and see if I can figure out the reason. Thank you
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks For sharing your experience with us XOXO
Gauri says
Hi, made this delicious, healthy soup tiday with variation in some veggies!!!! Can’t believe how quick and easy it is and equally yummy!!!
Thank you
Ornia says
I am making this today and adding some frozen turkey meat from Thanksgiving. 🙂 4 Minutes does not seem long enough but we shall see.