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How to Make Instant Pot Freekeh Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to healthy and hearty soups, Instant Pot Freekeh Vegetable Soup is a winner. This delicious and nutritious soup is packed with wholesome ingredients and is perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day. Not only is it easy to make, but the Instant Pot cuts down on cooking time, making this a convenient option for busy weeknights.

Freekeh itself is a superfood that is high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. It adds a nutty and slightly smoky flavor to the soup, ma...

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Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 cup freekeh
  • 5 medium carrots, chopped
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups 1% milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add 1 tablespoon butter and allow to melt. Add freekeh, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, and garlic; saute for 3 minutes. Pour in broth.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season soup with salt, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  • Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir in flour to create a paste. Whisk in milk until sauce is smooth and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour into the soup and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 1350mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 497mg

    Categories

    Instant pot recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Soup recipes